The resilience of Brexit’s supporters, even in the face of mounting evidence of its economic and political harm, reveals much about human psychology. For many, Brexit was never just a policy choice; it became a deeply personal and emotional identity. Undoing that attachment is far more complex than presenting data. At its core, Brexit appealed to a sense of sovereignty, nostalgia, and cultural pride. It was a rejection of perceived external control and an embrace of the notion that Britain could stand alone. When the promises of Brexit - economic revival, reduced immigration, and national rejuvenation - failed to materialise, cognitive dissonance set in. Accepting that Brexit has not delivered would mean confronting uncomfortable truths: that the dream was flawed, the leaders were deceitful, or that one was misled. Instead, entrenched supporters reinterpret evidence to fit their worldview. Humans dislike inconsistency between beliefs and reality. To resolve the discomfort, many Brexiters dismiss negative outcomes as the fault of external factors - the EU’s intransigence, a “remainer” conspiracy, or Covid-19 - rather than Brexit itself. Brexit was framed as a cultural crusade, and for its most ardent supporters, it became tied to their identity as patriots. Admitting failure would feel like a personal betrayal of that identity. Brexiters also tend to seek information that supports their views while ignoring contrary evidence. Positive narratives, even anecdotal ones, are seized upon to affirm that Brexit was worth the sacrifice. This mindset fosters a tribal loyalty, where remaining aligned with “Leave” signals patriotism. Criticism is viewed as betrayal, stifling introspection within the group. Many Brexiters fear the humiliation of admitting they were wrong. This is compounded by the aggressive rhetoric of the referendum campaign, which painted opponents as enemies of democracy. Acknowledging Brexit’s failures now feels like surrendering to those opponents - an unbearable prospect for many. Moreover, Brexiters remain wary of losing the cultural narrative. Brexit was not just a vote on Europe but a broader rebellion against modern globalisation, migration, and perceived liberal elitism. Backing down could mean conceding on all those fronts. Yet, while the psychology of Brexiters remains entrenched, their political influence is waning. The demographics of Brexit’s most ardent supporters skew older, and over time, their numbers are naturally declining. Younger generations, who overwhelmingly opposed Brexit, are becoming a larger share of the electorate. This generational shift is steadily eroding the political weight of hardline Euroscepticism, with pro-European views gaining traction among the younger and more economically active population. Moreover, the Brexit coalition itself has fractured. Disillusioned with the Conservative Party’s inability to deliver their vision of Brexit utopia, some hardline supporters have defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. This splintering has diluted their influence, as Reform divides the right-wing vote in key constituencies, rendering the Tories less competitive. Once the political home of Brexit, the Conservative Party is now a shadow of its former self, consumed by infighting and beset by governance failures. The internal divisions caused by Brexit, compounded by its clear economic costs, have shattered the party’s unity and alienated voters across the spectrum. As the Tory Party implodes, Labour has stepped into the void with a cautious but pragmatic approach to Europe. Keir Starmer has positioned Labour as the party of competence, offering a measured reset of UK-EU relations without alienating the electorate. This strategy has capitalised on public fatigue with Brexit dogma, with polls increasingly showing a desire for closer cooperation with Europe. The decline of the hardline Brexit movement is a reflection of its inherent contradictions. It promised prosperity and control but delivered economic stagnation, diminished international standing, and internal discord. With its political champions divided and its demographic base shrinking, the movement no longer holds the same sway over Britain’s trajectory. Looking ahead, the political influence of Brexit supporters is set to diminish further in the next decade. The demographic makeup of the core Brexit voter base skews significantly older, and as time passes, many of its most fervent advocates will naturally fade from the political scene. As we approach nearly 10 years since the referendum, this group’s shrinking presence will leave them as a disillusioned minority, increasingly sidelined in a country that continues to move away from the ideological purity Brexit represented. With the passage of time, the younger generations who largely rejected Brexit will take centre stage, their voices growing louder as they bear the consequences of their elders’ choices. In this evolving political landscape, Brexit’s most devoted proponents will become less influential, their grievances confined to an unhappy minority, while the majority begins to seek a more pragmatic relationship with the European Union. Keep the faith!
Excellent analysis which also explains the extraordinary responses to my simple question requesting a measurable Brexit benefit. One guy responded by saying I’d have no chance against him because he was a religious believer. That simple question triggered him and another guy. Both were keen on pointing out that the referendum resulted in a majority for seceding from the EU… as if I didn’t know this!
You cannot expect Scottish independence to roll up like a bus. The Scottish people have been too passive regarding independence. Like most EU citizens I would welcome Scottish independence but it is something which won't magically happen.
water in Scotland having never been privatised and with the Scottish government maintaining EU standards is still in good shape whereas waterways in England would more accurately be described as effluent
@@vamboroolz1612 In rural areas certainly but on a small scale. However Scottish water is still within EU standards whilst English water would be described by the EU as either Industrial,Agricultural or Domestic waste with even the English environment agency which is part of the government describing most water in England as hazardous to health and unfit for consumption
@@vamboroolz1612 However Scottish water is still within EU standards whilst English water would be described by the EU as either Industrial,Agricultural or Domestic waste with even the English environment agency which is part of the government describing most water in England as hazardous to health and unfit for consumption
@fintonmainz7845 Not true to say very very far away. Getting the deal agreed with S America was the biggest hurdle. France and Ireland are not happy but will eventually agree.
In Germany, we've our own bouquet of problems. Some are of the same kind like in the UK, others we do not have. But what is very clear, if Germany were, in it's present situation not part of the EU, we would face a serious depression instead of the current attack of weakness. This situation provides time to adopt the business model. And as the situation for all of us is most likely to be getting worse due to brewing trade wars, being in a single market with about 80 countries attached by FTA's is a stabilizing factor of high importance. The situation is serious, espacially for the isolated UK, so that the UK should align as much as possible with the EU and stopping playing chicken games with school kids.
My eldest is 16. Bearing in mind that her college course is in the arts, she did tell me that her class did discuss Brexit, and unanimously agreed that they would all vote (when able) to rejoin the EU. My interest piqued, I managed to glean that collectively, they have zero emotional attachment to the pound or roadsigns in miles. I am somewhat encouraged that in another decade, people of her cohort will be entering politics. So there will still be some leave voters alive to witness the final outcome of their Brexit; us rejoining and probably adopting the euro.
But remember that Moggsy told us that the full Brexit benefits would not really be felt for 50 years . I do believe that he felt the benefits rather quickly as he moved his investments to Dublin and Singapore . Puzzled 🤔
I went on holiday to Marrakech last December. Whilst there, a very pleasant tour guide asked me why my country had voted for Brexit and then commented, "We thought you were sensible". I've often wondered since whether the Brexiters realise that their decision has made us all a laughing stock globally, and so in the countries they now want to cultivate.
A modest proposal: Why did the UK forget to have a trade deal with Antarctica ? They have much ice for whiskey. As for Universities: They should be supported. Both of them.
Well said here. I think you can categorise two schools of thinking amongst the Brits......1) Never have anything to do with Europe other than the summer hols somewhere in Spain or Greece where it's warm so Brexit is quite irrelevant for me. 2)......those that HAD and perhaps those that would like to HAVE dealings with mainland Europe. The second category people, many have enormous problems in mainland Europe now. I've had two small sailing boats in Europe since before Brexit. Now the duty that has to be paid is more than the boats are worth. THERE ARE NO BREXIT BENEFITS FOR ANYBODY.
I followed Tebbit's advice and ended up in Germany. Now I have qualifications I couldn't have dreamed of in the UK and a good job. However, according to a lot of Brexit supporters, that was the wrong way to do it...
That was a brilliant Freudian slip, calling Brexit "breakfast", because that's what it is, a complete dog's breakfast. Thanks for another great video Michael 👍
Brexit means the enforced degradation of Britain's trading and diplomatic environment - in virtually all spheres that matter in the modern world. Being (and trying to remain) IGNORANT of modern cross-border commerce (and regulation) simply doesn't make the consequences of such degradation go away. Yet ignorance is about the only "response" to the enormous, compounding, mounting costs (of Brexit) that Britain can seem to muster. At some point, inevitably, avoiding discussion about Brexit (and its inherent costs, and its entirely imaginary, abstract, emotionalised "positives") - to avoid stigmatising those who so naively or foolishly thought Brexit was informed and beneficial - will crumble. The psychological grip of the backfire-effect only really works on those who voted for Brexit (and thus face that daily psychological and emotional baggage) in the first place. It is not a mobilisable resource on the rest of humanity.
Third countries is a natural phenomenon. For me you are a third forth fifth person. You cannot be an outsider and a first or second partner. Feels nasty?
I used to send personal items to Poland in a small box by a well-known airfreight firm. It was a modest cost for a 24hour delivery. Now, despite filling in a small list of personal used items, the relative receiving the box has to wait a week for (ageing?) once it it gets to a nearby depot, is then asked what is in the box (recipient does not know and has to ask me) despite the documentation and is then charged customs equivalent to my sending cost. No part-load vans coming over any more and every personal item is regarded as a business import.
@@johnjephcote7636 I live in Poland, I've just posted a Xmas parcel to a family member, it was a straight forward process, no problems, delivery two weeks.
All this “mission” nonsense is very dated . People yawn because it is essentially meaningless claptrap . Having “ more bobbies on the beat “ and other promises are worthless when the economy is in a tailspin . Starmer looks to be adrift.
For democracy to work there needs to be a fairly intelligent, well educated and properly informed electorate. These are obviously sorely lacking in both the UK and USA. Yes I was working in the construction industry in London, used to say I’m building London, but visa requirements became too difficult and expensive so had to leave. Good luck there UK with going at it alone, but that is what your people wants, that and a Monarchy of course.
For some time now the majority of people in the UK have realised how bad the brexit is. We tried to tell them, but people who hate the UK fooled them into voting against their own interests. Now Mr Farage has been forced to deny he's being funded by Mr Musk who is ill disposed to the UK; but he told everybody.brexit was a good idea.
As someone in the architectural world, I fear for the quality of this 'new housing'. The UK needs enlightened progressive thinking towards affordable housing with suitable social infrastructure, but surely the scene will end up being totally dominated by hardnosed and extremely proft-driven developers with no interest in long-term quality, slinging their dumb boxes up all over the place.
End up...? It already IS..! I have had cause to experience innumerable new builds over the last ten years or so and the quality and design were resolutely dreadful. Whether it was the shoddy second rate materials, the ceiling that was only a foot above one's head, the troglodytical bedroom in which one could barely fit a bed, the critical lack of storage space, the complete absence of sound proofing that could drive one quite, quite mad. Or the crummy squalid little living room with no space for a dining table and a settee at the same time. Or perhaps it was the lack of quality of life caused by the environment in which the structure was situated, a tiny dreary bit of concrete as a 'garden,' the total dominance of the car over any other form of transport or, the way that the developer crammed every last inch of a development with little pathetic rabbit hutches that probably won't be standing in twenty years time. It is beyond scandalous what we build in this country, absolute rubbish.
@@stephenthomas3085 I couldn't agree more! I've just about retained my own architectural ideals...but they're so difficult to implement when the people paying for the builds are thinking in the opporite direction. Unfortunately, many people are now programmed to accept this crap quality. It also doesn't exactly help when brexit has been so instrumental in raising basic material costs to shockingly high levels compared to 5/6 years ago.
One of your best podcasts Michael. It reminds me of the 'Life of Brian' scene where John Cleese's character asks repeatedly 'What've the Romans ever done for us?' In the UK's case it's the EU as the Romans and the Brexiters playing the John Cleese character.
Yes, Brexit Britain just got a whole lot worse... 'The safety of tap water in the UK could be at risk because water companies are unable to use products to clean it, industry insiders have said, as all the laboratories that test and certify the chemicals have shut down. People in the industry have called it a “Brexit problem” because EU countries will share laboratory capacity from 2026, meaning that if the UK was still in the EU, water companies would be able to use products that passed tests on the continent. But UK rules mean products cannot be tested abroad; they have to be tested in the country in a certified lab, of which there are now none.". And another case of BSE in UK. FFS, could the UK get ANY worse?
Wonderful, thank you so much. I am posting this on my Facebook page. I am so glad I found myself a job in Italy in 1970 and have made my life here. Life is not perfect, especially with our present government but Brexit, I feel, has taught the majority what things would be like if we decided to leave the EU too.
We have cooling off periods for many major and minor decisions we make, e.g. large purchases. And yet, for an ‘advisory’ referendum that was so close, the entire country was taken in a self destructive direction with no option for turning back. Insanity.
who is censoring my comments claiming the bloody obvious, that this is a great piece of sarcasm that will escape the average brit? exactly what guideline does this violate??? great jib Michael!
Michael i love you're sarcasm and blatant irony with regards to the ongoing hilarious if it wasn't so serious BREXIT consequences that the we knew what we were voting for . IE brexiteers are complaining about. Er we didn't vote for this brigade. Oh really?? Well if you knew what you were voting for then the BREXIT consequences we warned you about which you continue to dub "project fear" wouldn't be so surprising and baffling to you . BREXIT the gift that goes on giving. With the idiots that just don't get it. If they want to be better off then we need to be in the Single market and customs Union and the Erasmus program for students- young people are our future whether they like it or not. Stupid is as stupid does. Thanks to brexiteers voting for BREXIT we now have more immigration than we did when we were in the European union. Thank you once again Michael. Without growth in the economy we will never get anywhere except be even poorer. Brexiteers should be a comedy of errors .
When you have never done manual work and watch a skilled worker doing their job, it looks easy to onlookers as when skilled people who have been trained in that particular skill, move flawlessly and fluidly through the job. I can imagine Starmer or his Cabinet members doing just that, and thinking, Hmm. Looks easy enough to me, shouldn`t take long to train people up to do that or this job. I was at a meeting one time as union rep` of my Cabinet makers for a firm making top quality furniture, and was told by the top manacer. That from what he could see, "Monkeys could do the job," Needless to say he was proved wrong. Skilled workers in the UK are not given enough credit for what they do, Whether it`s on building sites, Nurses, Doctors, Care workers ect, and even the cleaners, Labourers ect, who have one of the most important jobs, as work areas must be kept clean and tidy for health and safety are a semi skilled group in their own right. Without the proper skills ect in place, these CEO`s and executive board members would have nothing.
But apart from that.... and apart from that... and apart from that... and apart from that, the UK is thrivng since Brexit. Great video, Michael. Your dry, deadpan delivery is brilliant. Thanks a lot.
Thanks again Michael, I enjoyed the way you presented the situation , but I had to remind myself how serious it is for so many UK citizens and indeed EU citizens that are also affected. {We are all better off with a strong UK}Of course the Political Class know too well the UK is in a worse place than before. Its a pity more ABC1s are not beating the drum {publicly} on finding a way to align with the EU on movement of people and goods. We need many more leaders like you to beat that drum!
Hi Michael! Thank you for your work. I think you are still aiming well above the Heads of Brexiteers, still not low enough for them to understand. On the other hand you would to aim so low now you will be hitting the lawn and are still aiming too high. Just can't be helped. They can never raise their level of understanding to above ground. As exemplified by the usual Brexiteer commentators. All the best to you, Michael (another one ;-)
Hello michael Very interesting video with well founded facts supported by accurate figures. The UK is doomed outside the EU it is clear. The negatives of brexit outweigh the positives enormously. Thanks again xx😊
@@philiprenshaw9184 It's not a question of survival. Like so much of the Brexiteer campaign, this is made-up bollocks. Britain is fast returning to the time described by Charles Dickens in his books. Read his masterpiece book "Oliver Twist" or watch a film version.
@@paullarne there´s no surely about it. For starters you make a false dichotomy, we were more or less on a par with the French and Germans in the EU, indeed, the UK was one of the biggest drivers of the single market in the 80s.
In the years following the Brexit referendum, one thing has become increasingly clear: young people have been failed by the decisions of older generations, who have prioritised their own interests over the future of the young. The 2016 vote to leave the European Union marked a significant turning point, one that left young people-overwhelmingly opposed to Brexit-feeling sidelined and abandoned by the democratic process. They were told their voices didn’t matter and that the country’s future was to be shaped by the priorities of those who would not live with the consequences. Brexit was never just a political decision-it was a generational one. The vast majority of young voters opposed leaving the EU, knowing that it would mean the loss of opportunities that had defined their futures: the freedom to live, work, and study in any of the 27 EU countries. And yet, despite their objections, it was the older demographic that overruled them. Their futures, along with their dreams, were sacrificed in favour of a nostalgia-laden vision of a Britain that no longer existed. The fallout from Brexit has been stark. One of the most significant losses has been the erosion of EU youth mobility, which allowed young people to experience life in other European countries through work, travel, and study. This freedom was more than just a perk-it was a vital part of their personal and professional development, enabling them to gain invaluable experience, forge international networks, and broaden their perspectives. For many young people, the European Union was a gateway to opportunity, a way to experience the world without the hindrance of borders or bureaucratic red tape. But with Brexit, that gateway slammed shut. No longer can young British citizens take a gap year to teach English in Spain, spend a summer working in a café in Paris, or embark on an internship in Berlin. The Erasmus+ programme, which had long been a hallmark of European youth exchange, has been axed for UK students, cutting them off from a wealth of cultural and educational experiences that many of their peers across Europe will continue to benefit from. The simple act of moving between EU countries, which had become almost second nature, has now become a complex and costly process, laden with visa requirements and additional hurdles. The impact on young people has been profound. The dream of living in Europe for a year or two-whether to explore, to study, or to work-has become a distant hope rather than a tangible possibility. For many, this loss of mobility feels like a betrayal. It is not just the freedom to travel that has been taken away, but the very opportunities for growth and self-discovery that shaped so many young people’s lives in the pre-Brexit era. The idea of spending time abroad, discovering new cultures, and immersing oneself in a different way of life was a rite of passage for many young Brits. It was a formative experience that taught them resilience, adaptability, and the value of cross-cultural understanding. With Brexit, that rite of passage has been denied. The ramifications of Brexit on young people extend beyond the loss of mobility. It also stifles their career prospects. By limiting access to the EU’s single market, young people are now less likely to secure jobs in Europe. The vibrant, multicultural exchange that once characterised work opportunities across the continent is now a shadow of what it once was. The free movement of workers, which allowed young Brits to pursue careers in places like Amsterdam, Dublin, or Paris, has been replaced with bureaucratic barriers and additional costs. The result is a shrinking of career opportunities and a narrowing of their horizons. Moreover, the financial burden that Brexit has imposed on young people is often overlooked. While the older generations were promised the financial benefits of Brexit, young people are left to deal with the economic fallout. The loss of access to European markets, the increase in travel costs, and the additional bureaucratic hurdles for young workers all add up, making it harder for the next generation to build the future they want. Instead of being empowered with the opportunities that EU membership once provided, young people have found themselves burdened with uncertainty and disadvantage. Perhaps most disheartening of all is that these consequences were entirely foreseeable. While the older generations may have felt the need to preserve their vision of Britain, it was the young who were left to bear the brunt of the decision. They were asked to sacrifice their futures for a nostalgic fantasy about a Britain that no longer existed, and in doing so, their voices were drowned out by those who will not live with the long-term consequences. So, why shouldn’t young people have the freedom to live and work in Europe for a few years? Why shouldn’t they be able to teach English in Poland, spend a summer picking grapes in Spain, or embark on an adventure that helps shape their personal and professional growth? The answer is simple: because Brexit has robbed them of that opportunity. And while the decision-makers may have moved on to their next political issue, the young have been left to pick up the pieces. Brexit has not just failed young people-it has actively stifled their potential. It has cut them off from the opportunities, the experiences, and the connections that are essential to their growth. In denying them the freedom to roam and explore, Brexit has denied them the right to dream and to shape their future on their own terms. The question now is: how long will we allow them to bear the consequences of decisions that were never theirs to make? It is time to restore the opportunities they have lost, not just for their sake, but for the future of the nation as a whole.
100% correct and well articulated. At least the old fools are falling off their pegs. As for "They were asked to sacrifice their futures for a nostalgic fantasy about a Britain that no longer existed" - did it ever REALLY exist? This 'Darling Buds of May' bollocks that the English love so dearly, was around at the same time as blatant racism, an entrenched class system (which still exists), xenophobia and homophobia. Essentially, it was a bucolic fantasy for the well-off or the incredibly narrow-minded. Nothing's changed there either.
So much work in writing this and so much rubbish. ''Brits to pursue careers in places like Amsterdam, Dublin, or Paris.'' You have always had the right to live and work freely in Dublin since 1922!
Brilliant Michael, sarcasm at its finest. It reminds me of the Swiss shopkeeper I met in March who asked me how life was in the UK. I simply said that it was only our sense of humour which keeps so many of us going!
Hi Michael! Yes it is important to remember the alternative to the government. I am a social democrat, they are in government right now here in Denmark. I do definitely not approve everything they do, but what is the alternative? I have followed British politics (or lack thereoff) closely since 2020. I have never heard Starmer say he doesn't want PR. I have heard him say, it will not get a priority in the first period. That's actually a kind of yes to PR. Don't read British newspapers, Michael. Good video as always.
@@jonen2Brexit means being out of the EU. It's interesting that you want to see the supporters of national independence "defeated" when the UK electorate wanted to squash the federalising Looneys. It highlights your REAL motivation. There's never going to be any referendum. The UK electorate will see to that.
The Christmas SAGA on the destiny of the UK after Brexit 1. Following an application by the UK, the EU Commission will first examine whether accession negotiations make sense, i.e. whether they could be successful. This is what the EU Commission's recommendation refers to. 2. The 27 EU member states do not then decide on accession, but only on whether negotiations should begin. Any state can say no - without giving reasons. One “no” is enough and there are no negotiations. 3. The minimum condition that the UK must fulfill is the Copenhagen criteria. Anyone who fulfills these criteria will not automatically be admitted. It remains the same: any EU state can say “no” at any time - without justification. 4. The vote of each country counts equally. The vote of Malta counts exactly the same as the vote of Italy or France. 5. The UK is not a true democracy. That didn't matter when it joined in the 1970s. After almost 50 years of experience, this could be a reason to deny the UK renewed membership. Each EU state decides for itself. Not collectively ... not by majority vote ... each one individually. 6. UK: no real democracy Example 1 There is no written constitution. This made the fraud in the referendum possible. Several million British citizens who do not live on the British Isles or in Northern Ireland were excluded from the referendum. Britons who had been allowed to vote in parliamentary elections for decades before and after 2016. The Supreme Court can decide arbitrarily. And refer to centuries-old Mickey Mouse rulings from a bygone, lost era and apply and interpret them as they wish. Such a state cannot - nowadays - be a member of the EU. 7. UK: no real democracy Example 2 Due to the winner-takes-it-all principle, a party with only 30% of the votes - or even less - can form a single government with an absolute majority. And, for example, declare its withdrawal from the EU with these few votes. The 70% opposition cannot do anything about it. What does this mean for 2016? The Tory Party could have declared an exit on its own without a referendum. Even if all other MPs had voted against it. With this electoral system, that is even possible with just 25% of the votes. You can win constituencies with that. An extreme example for the stupid: There are 99 parties running in a constituency. 98 parties get 1%, one 2%. The party with the 2% wins the mandate in parliament. 8. I see around 10 further elementary changes to the two mentioned in point 7. 9. After the Brexit vote in 2016, it will be very, very difficult to get 27 yes votes for negotiations if the UK does not make some changes to the system. In contrast, the question of abolishing the currency is relatively unimportant. 10. Whether the EU will allow a country like the UK to join a second time, where 17 out of 67 million Brits and Northern Irish (2016) can get the EU into trouble out of hatred, stupidity, blindness, non-education ... I doubt it. And I haven't written anything about the sick machinations surrounding the Brexit campaign or the Brexit negotiations afterwards. 11. Are 27 EU states so stupid as to allow a state to join a second time in which 90% of adults hate and lie about the organization they want to join? That would be like infecting yourself. 12. The stupid will object as usual: The UK will never want to rejoin. 100 billion pounds Brexit loss in 2022, 140 billion pounds in 2023, and with the trend it is clear where the journey is going ... leads to more and more stupid people wanting to return to the EU to escape the economic crash. At some point, even those with a very low IQ will get the message. (No, Paul, Gary, Dogglebird and others, you not!) 13. And that's why Starmer doesn't address the issue. 60/40 in favor of “New-Join” ... that's why the EU doesn't turn anyone off to the issue. 14. And we in the EU don't want people like 90% of the English and Welsh in the EU again. 15. Maybe in 30 to 50 years your descendants, if they are better educated in terms of character and school education. 16. English: 10% of you are acceptable to us on the continent. Ten percent. One in ten. 17. The others are better off with the US Americans who pay homage to Trump. Michael_from_EU-Germany, retired Lecturer for national and international economics
The problem is that the demographic which was allowed to carry Brexit through because they had the numbers, just, - the over 65s - won't be the ones affected by it primarily. In my view, there should have been an upper age limit to participation for that very reason, but then I guess that would just have been too fair and too sensible, like Proportional Representation, social housing or assisted dying. Like allowing intelligent 17 year olds to vote as we do with people lacking capacity. We don't really do fairness or sanity do we. No, far better to concentrate power of decision making in the hands of bigoted, over-privileged and screwed up octogenarians pretending they can revive the British Empire. This basically accounts for both Trump and, regrettably for us, Farage, whose support resides almost entirely among that age group. Starmer may have less charisma than a bowl of porridge, but he needs to get his act together and prove his competence ASAP. We shouldn't be too complacent thinking that Farage becoming PM is unimaginable - never underestimate the sheer meat-headed moronism of large swathes of the electorate. To do so would be our Weimar moment
@@verystripeyzebra Getting rid of entitled Brits like the entitled miseryguts who runs this channel is most definitely a plus for the EU. Let's just look at his the British Labour party and the Conservative Party. I don't think any living person was alive when the "United" Kingdom wasn't led by one party or the other. The behavior of the Tories regarding the EU is clear in recent years and there was Always a "eurosceptic" wing. Likewise the LP. Anti "EU/EEC" from the beginning. The previous leader of the LP was anti EU all his life. The present deputy leader of the LP said she would vote for Brexit if there was a second referendum. When the (very generous) "Theresa May Deal" was offered: politicians from Every party (except the SDLP)voted to reject it. BoJo won a record majority when he promised to "deliver Brexit". It is clear from the above assessment alone that the "United" Kingdom is best left to her own devices.
The problem is my dear friend is....if Nigel fartage becomes herr fuhrer, it will because you English people put him there. That is why, as a scotsman I will always vote for independence. Its our only hope. 😊
Scottish independence would make Brexit look like a walk in the park. What I hate is people who just have one idea on the brain and don´t actually learn from real life examples. It´s nothing to be proud of, it´s moronic.
I thought there was only The alternative but there can be options or choices. I could be wrong, I went native in France 30 years ago. Brexit was a very depressing shock to me and it has complicated my life no end. Bof c'est pas grave !
This Brexit benefits thing. After near infinite research and thought, Brexit Benefits from today will be categorised under cryptozoology. A whole country, the finest minds working twisting conflating distracting and other serious sounding words to try and make the mythical species become a real measurable (peer and publicly reviewed) creature. Brave, brave people who deserve respect for the sheer 'Ian brady' like determination to cling to what is patenty a load of old pony. Thx Micheal, chin up as always.
In the 18th century because of the English blockade of the channel the bretons developed trade with south America, Chile, Peru Argentina etc. Pinochet's name is Breton. St Malo precisely. Just to say that the English have blockade themselves from Europe and now they want to deal with ex French dictators. Person is a breton name too. Complicated stuff huh?
I loved the introductional warning, you should keep that up. And again the rest is spot on in a way i am used to british humor. I can laugh more easy about the topics since i live in the EU, where not everything is great but i like it.
Here are some ways the UK and EU economies compare: GDP In the third quarter of 2024, the UK's GDP was 0.03% higher than its pre-pandemic level, while the Eurozone's GDP was 14.6% higher. The UK's GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 was the lowest in the G7, behind all other members. Trade The EU is the UK's main trading partner, accounting for 51.8% of its total trade in goods. In 2023, the UK had a trade deficit with the EU of £195 billion, due to new trading restrictions since Brexit. Inflation The inflation rate has increased exponentially in the UK and increased less in the EU, but the EU's rate has decreased much more rapidly. Living standards The UK's living standards have performed worse than any in the the G7 and much worse tan any other European country since the end of 2019. Recovery from the pandemic The UK economy has recovered more slowly from the COVID-19 pandemic than all other G7 countries and slower than any EU country
It's crazy how politicians avoid discussing rejoining the EU or reversing the dreadful Brexit, even though the vast majority of British voters believe it's time to return to the single market and customs union at the very least.
Thank you, Michael, for your very interesting talk. You correctly pointed out that ‘taking back control’ has meant that we are now the world leader in importing people, such an incredible achievement! It’s amazing to see Britain doing so well, and boosted by our world class money laundering industry too, something to make us all proud. Everybody wants to come to Britain! It demonstrates that being in the EU simply held us back, all those continental countries doing so much worse than us, it’s no wonder that their collective toxic jealousy meant that Brexit has cost us so many hundreds of billions of £’s! It was totally ridiculous for us to be happy with ‘frictionless trade with the largest trading block in the world’, such a silly thing to value, who in their right mind would want that? Lol!😂 I hope that you can follow my flawless logic here, because I am a very rational person! Brexit broke Britain!
Excellent analysis once again.....the research & time you spend ensuring the videos content is truly amazing. Brexit is a strangle hold / Millstone round our necks. We need more than Starmer's Milestones. Although on a brighter note York was extremely busy this week with many tourists visiting the Christmas Markets if only the goods that were being sold were manufactured in the UK, we might have some growth in the economy.
Millstones, very good Michael. It was just too easy trading with the largest economic bloc globally, with affluent people with similar cultures to our own, who's business people generally speak excellent English. That's just plain lazy! Let's try to sell to the rest of the world. Look at all these different cultures and languages we should try to master in order to do business. Think about how we should use our skills to persaude buyers in these far flung corners of the world to wait months for theitr goods to arrive by shipping container. Yes, Brexit was just a way of providing a challenge to the people of our great Nation (😂) by placing a myriad of obstacles in our path to prosperity.
Michael, you are getting warmed as the minutes tick on in this video. Poor Sheil Hassina no relation of mine even though i am not from Bangladesh eas also at the receiving end. I cant help laughing at the amount gusto youve put in to this! Great stuuf! Thanks.
Forget the most obvious natural export market on our doorstep. And yes, our exports are down £3 billion, courtesy of those who voted with their hearts, not their heads (if the latter would have made a difference with some of them)
Sadly I concur with those who see the UK sinking further, the concept that Labour promote of growing the economy is hot air, how can you grow without a strong export base, the huge cost of public services is killing the UK economy and unless there are major cuts we shall end up with a bankruptcy notice on the UK. God help those who are struggling and suffering from high cost of living costs.
The actions you wish can sadly only be implemented following a collapse - no political party will voluntarily do what is needed. The edifice will indeed crumble. People are very poor at seeing the relationships between issues and fail to join the dots which show clearly the unsustainable direction of travel. Don't worry though 'I worked hard all my life and paid taxes'.
Morning Michael. An Excellent video (straight to the throat) 👍👌 I know (that sarcasm was employed) But, Badenoch as PM was enough but a Reform Party UK Plc Leadership with Farage (#1 grifter) as PM. What a set of images. As to the "new" Police 13k, I am reminded of Kit Malthouse (a one time Tory policing Minister) once sank a Tory boast of 20k newbies so all was nice in the garden with a statement that 40-45k would be needed( video by Peter Stepovic?). Where are these people coming from for even 13k??? NHSUnderstaffing. Reminded of the vastt tented medical facilities during Covid, it was asked how these places would be staffed and by Whom. Don't know if that was answered. But best of all, at least Brexit stopped those jolly rotten furiengers coming here and buying the Country, only that charming Mr Musk. We are so blessed. If you Michael mate have read this thank you for your stamina. But Boy are we in deep, deep trouble. Cheers Everyone.
If Keir Starmer and Labour falter, the consequences will be dire for the political landscape of Britain. Many voters may conclude that the traditional parties - Labour and Conservative - have outlived their usefulness, leading them to embrace something entirely different: nationalist populism. In such a scenario, what follows Labour’s defeat will likely be the rise of Faragism, whether through a hybrid of Reform UK and the Conservatives or in its purer, unvarnished form. This is not a hypothetical threat - it is a very real possibility. Looking to our democratic counterparts abroad offers a chilling preview. In the US, Donald Trump is making a comeback, while in France, Emmanuel Macron’s centrist agenda is slowly collapsing under the weight of Marine Le Pen’s growing influence. In Germany, the Social Democratic Party-led coalition fell apart recently, and polls show the far-right Alternative für Deutschland surging ahead. Meanwhile, Reform UK, which aligns closely with Farage’s vision, has seen its numbers rise sharply, now standing only two points behind the Conservatives. The situation is pressing. Voters are watching closely, and Labour must deliver not only better statistics but improvements that people feel in their everyday lives. The administration must show it can improve things on the ground, or risk being seen as out of touch, much like Joe Biden’s government, which, despite positive metrics like economic growth and falling unemployment, lost support because people continued to feel the pinch in their daily expenses. Every statistic may tell a positive story, but if voters do not feel it, it won’t make the difference. Starmer and his team must overcome a series of challenges, not least of which is his own public persona. He struggles with telegenic appeal, and it was a misstep for him to immediately adopt a tone of doom upon taking office. He could have left the pessimism to Rachel Reeves, letting her handle the economic prudence while he offered hope and optimism, in a strategy reminiscent of the successful Blair-Brown partnership. Messaging, though, is never enough on its own. Ultimately, it is the lived experience of voters that will determine the outcome of the next election. For Labour to succeed, it must focus on solving the problems that matter most to the public. If the government can address tangible issues like crime and healthcare, and offer real improvements, then it can make a compelling case to stay in power. There’s no room for gimmicks like endless lists of milestones and goals that don’t resonate with the daily struggles of ordinary people. The emphasis should be on practical, measurable changes that are felt immediately - for example, reducing NHS waiting times or ensuring that police officers actually investigate crimes, rather than just offering sympathetic words. Ultimately, Labour’s success will hinge not just on delivering statistics but on ensuring that voters feel the difference in their lives by 2028 or 2029. Farage and his populist allies are waiting for any sign of Labour failure, ready to pounce and reshape the political landscape. Starmer and his team must rise to the occasion, or risk handing power to a force that could undo much of what has been achieved.
After a tentative application by the Conservative government in 1961 to join the EEC. It took 12 years. For the Sick Man of Europe to join on the 1st January 1973. Without meeting the Full Criteria. Ireland could not join without Britain. 90% of our exports went to England. That is no longer the case. Our population is 5.5 million. Produces enough food annually to feed 25 million. Our exports to the United States valued at 70 billion. 2 less than Britain. The Criteria for joining the EU have Changed. 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Michael, to be honest, it is not okay to compare the UK with the EU now that you are out and considered a third country, if you compare it with some African or Middle Eastern countries, you would probably be better off. 😂😂 like your videos, keep up the good work😊
We love your sarcasm. And laughed heartily several times. Even better that you picked up on the very same points we have been discussing among ourselves this week and a few extra. Thank you Michael
I have heard that the UK wants to do a deal with the EU to try to improve the future of the UK. Usually when negotiating both parties have something the other wants. The negotiation, is the coming to an agreeable compromise in exchange together. As the entire planet sees this situation, the European Union has a market of 450 million healthy, wealthy, educated, ordered, motivated, well protected customers, that occupy a continent with excelent infrastructure, tourist attractions, social welfare arrangements, universal healthcare, natural resources, an intercooperational living, working regime, and advantageouse trading arrangements with all other important countries and groups worldwide to offer. On the other hand, the United Kingdom has a magic bean. So, obviously the European Union will have to buckle under pressure from Lord Frost or that other quarterwit with white hair and no pencil or notepad. What could go wrong?
“I’m off , I’m going outside , and F**k business! “ Said the blob PM . As he stormed out , shirt hanging out , the door slammed shut . That’s Brexit . Locked out and not even a bean to negotiate with.
This is the most sarcastic post ever. Brilliant. I expect it will go right over the heads of most gammon.
Everything Brexit has thus far....for years.
Thank you @abeare9616 😊
@@MichaelLambert1 Is this your ‘special friend’?
Michael, you've elucidated our British tragicomedy perfectly. Thank you 👏👏👏
The resilience of Brexit’s supporters, even in the face of mounting evidence of its economic and political harm, reveals much about human psychology. For many, Brexit was never just a policy choice; it became a deeply personal and emotional identity. Undoing that attachment is far more complex than presenting data.
At its core, Brexit appealed to a sense of sovereignty, nostalgia, and cultural pride. It was a rejection of perceived external control and an embrace of the notion that Britain could stand alone. When the promises of Brexit - economic revival, reduced immigration, and national rejuvenation - failed to materialise, cognitive dissonance set in. Accepting that Brexit has not delivered would mean confronting uncomfortable truths: that the dream was flawed, the leaders were deceitful, or that one was misled. Instead, entrenched supporters reinterpret evidence to fit their worldview.
Humans dislike inconsistency between beliefs and reality. To resolve the discomfort, many Brexiters dismiss negative outcomes as the fault of external factors - the EU’s intransigence, a “remainer” conspiracy, or Covid-19 - rather than Brexit itself. Brexit was framed as a cultural crusade, and for its most ardent supporters, it became tied to their identity as patriots. Admitting failure would feel like a personal betrayal of that identity.
Brexiters also tend to seek information that supports their views while ignoring contrary evidence. Positive narratives, even anecdotal ones, are seized upon to affirm that Brexit was worth the sacrifice. This mindset fosters a tribal loyalty, where remaining aligned with “Leave” signals patriotism. Criticism is viewed as betrayal, stifling introspection within the group.
Many Brexiters fear the humiliation of admitting they were wrong. This is compounded by the aggressive rhetoric of the referendum campaign, which painted opponents as enemies of democracy. Acknowledging Brexit’s failures now feels like surrendering to those opponents - an unbearable prospect for many. Moreover, Brexiters remain wary of losing the cultural narrative. Brexit was not just a vote on Europe but a broader rebellion against modern globalisation, migration, and perceived liberal elitism. Backing down could mean conceding on all those fronts.
Yet, while the psychology of Brexiters remains entrenched, their political influence is waning. The demographics of Brexit’s most ardent supporters skew older, and over time, their numbers are naturally declining. Younger generations, who overwhelmingly opposed Brexit, are becoming a larger share of the electorate. This generational shift is steadily eroding the political weight of hardline Euroscepticism, with pro-European views gaining traction among the younger and more economically active population.
Moreover, the Brexit coalition itself has fractured. Disillusioned with the Conservative Party’s inability to deliver their vision of Brexit utopia, some hardline supporters have defected to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. This splintering has diluted their influence, as Reform divides the right-wing vote in key constituencies, rendering the Tories less competitive. Once the political home of Brexit, the Conservative Party is now a shadow of its former self, consumed by infighting and beset by governance failures. The internal divisions caused by Brexit, compounded by its clear economic costs, have shattered the party’s unity and alienated voters across the spectrum.
As the Tory Party implodes, Labour has stepped into the void with a cautious but pragmatic approach to Europe. Keir Starmer has positioned Labour as the party of competence, offering a measured reset of UK-EU relations without alienating the electorate. This strategy has capitalised on public fatigue with Brexit dogma, with polls increasingly showing a desire for closer cooperation with Europe.
The decline of the hardline Brexit movement is a reflection of its inherent contradictions. It promised prosperity and control but delivered economic stagnation, diminished international standing, and internal discord. With its political champions divided and its demographic base shrinking, the movement no longer holds the same sway over Britain’s trajectory.
Looking ahead, the political influence of Brexit supporters is set to diminish further in the next decade. The demographic makeup of the core Brexit voter base skews significantly older, and as time passes, many of its most fervent advocates will naturally fade from the political scene. As we approach nearly 10 years since the referendum, this group’s shrinking presence will leave them as a disillusioned minority, increasingly sidelined in a country that continues to move away from the ideological purity Brexit represented. With the passage of time, the younger generations who largely rejected Brexit will take centre stage, their voices growing louder as they bear the consequences of their elders’ choices. In this evolving political landscape, Brexit’s most devoted proponents will become less influential, their grievances confined to an unhappy minority, while the majority begins to seek a more pragmatic relationship with the European Union.
Keep the faith!
Brilliant! Best analysis of Brexiteer saddos I've ever read.
Excellent analysis which also explains the extraordinary responses to my simple question requesting a measurable Brexit benefit. One guy responded by saying I’d have no chance against him because he was a religious believer. That simple question triggered him and another guy. Both were keen on pointing out that the referendum resulted in a majority for seceding from the EU… as if I didn’t know this!
I'm so fed up with people allowing the wool to be pulled over their eyes.
Roll on Scottish independence 🏴 and thanks as always Michael 👍🏻
@@ruthguthrie1099 Scotland cannot afford independence, those days have gone, no?
You cannot expect Scottish independence to roll up like a bus.
The Scottish people have been too passive regarding independence.
Like most EU citizens I would welcome Scottish independence but it is something which won't magically happen.
Excellent Michael.Have a good week end.
Thanks and you too! 😀
water in Scotland having never been privatised and with the Scottish government maintaining EU standards is still in good shape whereas waterways in England would more accurately be described as effluent
The rising tide floating all turds perhaps?
Scotland pumps raw sewage into its waterways too. Not on the same scale as England, but it does happen.
@@vamboroolz1612 In rural areas certainly but on a small scale. However Scottish water is still within EU standards whilst English water would be described by the EU as either Industrial,Agricultural or Domestic waste with even the English environment agency which is part of the government describing most water in England as hazardous to health and unfit for consumption
@@vamboroolz1612 However Scottish water is still within EU standards whilst English water would be described by the EU as either Industrial,Agricultural or Domestic waste with even the English environment agency which is part of the government describing most water in England as hazardous to health and unfit for consumption
The EU has just signed a new trade deal with South America that will help protect them from Trump's US. Why is Britain not part of it?
Answer: BREXIT.
well said
The proposed EU Mercosur "South America" trade deal is very very far from being ratified by the EU.
@fintonmainz7845 Not true to say very very far away. Getting the deal agreed with S America was the biggest hurdle. France and Ireland are not happy but will eventually agree.
In Germany, we've our own bouquet of problems. Some are of the same kind like in the UK, others we do not have. But what is very clear, if Germany were, in it's present situation not part of the EU, we would face a serious depression instead of the current attack of weakness. This situation provides time to adopt the business model. And as the situation for all of us is most likely to be getting worse due to brewing trade wars, being in a single market with about 80 countries attached by FTA's is a stabilizing factor of high importance. The situation is serious, espacially for the isolated UK, so that the UK should align as much as possible with the EU and stopping playing chicken games with school kids.
But you are in a massive political and economic mess, child. Wake up.
Love from the UK
My eldest is 16. Bearing in mind that her college course is in the arts, she did tell me that her class did discuss Brexit, and unanimously agreed that they would all vote (when able) to rejoin the EU. My interest piqued, I managed to glean that collectively, they have zero emotional attachment to the pound or roadsigns in miles.
I am somewhat encouraged that in another decade, people of her cohort will be entering politics. So there will still be some leave voters alive to witness the final outcome of their Brexit; us rejoining and probably adopting the euro.
And many Brexiteers will have popped their clogs by then. So, it's a double win.
@@stewartboughtflower6261 that's encouraging - seeing Americans, Liberians and Myanmars are still refusing metrics !!!.
Excellent monologue Michael. Funny, but hard hitting 👍👏🏻
Thank you Puline 😊
But remember that Moggsy told us that the full Brexit benefits would not really be felt for 50 years . I do believe that he felt the benefits rather quickly as he moved his investments to Dublin and Singapore . Puzzled 🤔
@WakeupAndsmelltherosemarys the Mog also claimed there’d be very cheap shoes almost immediately. Didn’t happen.
I went on holiday to Marrakech last December. Whilst there, a very pleasant tour guide asked me why my country had voted for Brexit and then commented, "We thought you were sensible". I've often wondered since whether the Brexiters realise that their decision has made us all a laughing stock globally, and so in the countries they now want to cultivate.
Thank you, Michael. My best wishes to you.
Thank you Sue 😊
A modest proposal: Why did the UK forget to have a trade deal with Antarctica ? They have much ice for whiskey.
As for Universities: They should be supported. Both of them.
Well said here. I think you can categorise two schools of thinking amongst the Brits......1) Never have anything to do with Europe other than the summer hols somewhere in Spain or Greece where it's warm so Brexit is quite irrelevant for me. 2)......those that HAD and perhaps those that would like to HAVE dealings with mainland Europe. The second category people, many have enormous problems in mainland Europe now. I've had two small sailing boats in Europe since before Brexit. Now the duty that has to be paid is more than the boats are worth. THERE ARE NO BREXIT BENEFITS FOR ANYBODY.
I followed Tebbit's advice and ended up in Germany. Now I have qualifications I couldn't have dreamed of in the UK and a good job. However, according to a lot of Brexit supporters, that was the wrong way to do it...
Try being Scottish. We voted 63 per cent to remain and really need immigrants
Br 0:31 Breakfast 😂.
Brexit is a dog's breakfast.
But look on the bright side, terminal decline isn't for ever!
Excellent.
That was a brilliant Freudian slip, calling Brexit "breakfast", because that's what it is, a complete dog's breakfast. Thanks for another great video Michael 👍
Brexit means the enforced degradation of Britain's trading and diplomatic environment - in virtually all spheres that matter in the modern world.
Being (and trying to remain) IGNORANT of modern cross-border commerce (and regulation) simply doesn't make the consequences of such degradation go away. Yet ignorance is about the only "response" to the enormous, compounding, mounting costs (of Brexit) that Britain can seem to muster.
At some point, inevitably, avoiding discussion about Brexit (and its inherent costs, and its entirely imaginary, abstract, emotionalised "positives") - to avoid stigmatising those who so naively or foolishly thought Brexit was informed and beneficial - will crumble.
The psychological grip of the backfire-effect only really works on those who voted for Brexit (and thus face that daily psychological and emotional baggage) in the first place. It is not a mobilisable resource on the rest of humanity.
@@paullarne Just list the Brexit benefits that can be factually verified. Don't mention sovereignty.
Third countries is a natural phenomenon. For me you are a third forth fifth person. You cannot be an outsider and a first or second partner. Feels nasty?
Thanks Michael for another great talk on the many benefits of Brex it You cheer me up no end on this stormy afternoon!
Thank you Sharon 😊
I used to send personal items to Poland in a small box by a well-known airfreight firm. It was a modest cost for a 24hour delivery. Now, despite filling in a small list of personal used items, the relative receiving the box has to wait a week for (ageing?) once it it gets to a nearby depot, is then asked what is in the box (recipient does not know and has to ask me) despite the documentation and is then charged customs equivalent to my sending cost. No part-load vans coming over any more and every personal item is regarded as a business import.
@@johnjephcote7636
I live in Poland, I've just posted a Xmas parcel to a family member, it was a straight forward process, no problems, delivery two weeks.
All this “mission” nonsense is very dated . People yawn because it is essentially meaningless claptrap . Having “ more bobbies on the beat “ and other promises are worthless when the economy is in a tailspin . Starmer looks to be adrift.
Brexit will never work. The situation can be improved with closer ties to the single market but things will never be like it was.
Joining the SM will never be allowed. Of course, the UK is free to unilaterally, follow EU standards and regulations to ease trade.
More sarcasm and piss taking please Michael. I love a good laugh 😊
Tax dodging million and billionaires are let off . Let’s blame Immigrants and disabled and poor people
For democracy to work there needs to be a fairly intelligent, well educated and properly informed electorate. These are obviously sorely lacking in both the UK and USA. Yes I was working in the construction industry in London, used to say I’m building London, but visa requirements became too difficult and expensive so had to leave. Good luck there UK with going at it alone, but that is what your people wants, that and a Monarchy of course.
For some time now the majority of people in the UK have realised how bad the brexit is. We tried to tell them, but people who hate the UK fooled them into voting against their own interests. Now Mr Farage has been forced to deny he's being funded by Mr Musk who is ill disposed to the UK; but he told everybody.brexit was a good idea.
You're still stuck in the EU.
The UK electorate watched the EU for a quarter of a century and voted to sack it.
I really appreciate your humor and your insight. Please keep going.
Thank you 😊
As someone in the architectural world, I fear for the quality of this 'new housing'. The UK needs enlightened progressive thinking towards affordable housing with suitable social infrastructure, but surely the scene will end up being totally dominated by hardnosed and extremely proft-driven developers with no interest in long-term quality, slinging their dumb boxes up all over the place.
End up...? It already IS..! I have had cause to experience innumerable new builds over the last ten years or so and the quality and design were resolutely dreadful. Whether it was the shoddy second rate materials, the ceiling that was only a foot above one's head, the troglodytical bedroom in which one could barely fit a bed, the critical lack of storage space, the complete absence of sound proofing that could drive one quite, quite mad. Or the crummy squalid little living room with no space for a dining table and a settee at the same time. Or perhaps it was the lack of quality of life caused by the environment in which the structure was situated, a tiny dreary bit of concrete as a 'garden,' the total dominance of the car over any other form of transport or, the way that the developer crammed every last inch of a development with little pathetic rabbit hutches that probably won't be standing in twenty years time. It is beyond scandalous what we build in this country, absolute rubbish.
@@stephenthomas3085 I couldn't agree more! I've just about retained my own architectural ideals...but they're so difficult to implement when the people paying for the builds are thinking in the opporite direction. Unfortunately, many people are now programmed to accept this crap quality. It also doesn't exactly help when brexit has been so instrumental in raising basic material costs to shockingly high levels compared to 5/6 years ago.
Brilliant Michael your new angel will really confuse the thickos
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Yep brexit a disaster all the promises in the bin and farage not challenged on the subject it's a disgrace.
Yes I agree how does farage get away with it, never questioned,
One of your best podcasts Michael. It reminds me of the 'Life of Brian' scene where John Cleese's character asks repeatedly 'What've the Romans ever done for us?' In the UK's case it's the EU as the Romans and the Brexiters playing the John Cleese character.
Just watched this now, I've just done a 10 hour flight, as usual your common sense is admirable, thank you 👍
Well done, 10 hour flight a true globalist
@philiprenshaw9184 😭
Thank you Martin 😊
Thanks Michael, a good talk.
"If you don't like sarcasm or being rude to politicians, " I like where this is going.
I think he is referring to his snivelling snarkiness as he finds newer ways to badmouth the UK with his GOB.
Excellent as always Michael 👏👏
Thanks Andrew 😊
@MichaelLambert1 You're very welcome indeed 👍
Yes, Brexit Britain just got a whole lot worse...
'The safety of tap water in the UK could be at risk because water companies are unable to use products to clean it, industry insiders have said, as all the laboratories that test and certify the chemicals have shut down.
People in the industry have called it a “Brexit problem” because EU countries will share laboratory capacity from 2026, meaning that if the UK was still in the EU, water companies would be able to use products that passed tests on the continent.
But UK rules mean products cannot be tested abroad; they have to be tested in the country in a certified lab, of which there are now none.".
And another case of BSE in UK.
FFS, could the UK get ANY worse?
BSE? We have to stop the UK meet entering to the EU immediately.
Bravo ML...a masterpiece of sarcasm.
Thanks Jason 😊
Wonderful, thank you so much. I am posting this on my Facebook page. I am so glad I found myself a job in Italy in 1970 and have made my life here. Life is not perfect, especially with our present government but Brexit, I feel, has taught the majority what things would be like if we decided to leave the EU too.
Thank you 😊
We have cooling off periods for many major and minor decisions we make, e.g. large purchases. And yet, for an ‘advisory’ referendum that was so close, the entire country was taken in a self destructive direction with no option for turning back. Insanity.
I see Farage got his 38th appearance on Question Time
who is censoring my comments claiming the bloody obvious, that this is a great piece of sarcasm that will escape the average brit? exactly what guideline does this violate??? great jib Michael!
Thanks Ed 😊
Yeah.
He's a shining wit.
Michael i love you're sarcasm and blatant irony with regards to the ongoing hilarious if it wasn't so serious BREXIT consequences that the we knew what we were voting for . IE brexiteers are complaining about. Er we didn't vote for this brigade. Oh really?? Well if you knew what you were voting for then the BREXIT consequences we warned you about which you continue to dub "project fear" wouldn't be so surprising and baffling to you . BREXIT the gift that goes on giving. With the idiots that just don't get it. If they want to be better off then we need to be in the Single market and customs Union and the Erasmus program for students- young people are our future whether they like it or not. Stupid is as stupid does. Thanks to brexiteers voting for BREXIT we now have more immigration than we did when we were in the European union. Thank you once again Michael. Without growth in the economy we will never get anywhere except be even poorer. Brexiteers should be a comedy of errors .
Spot on Michael, it's what Putin would have wanted, so there is that. Keep up the good work.
Putin doesn't give a monkey's about the EU, he doesn't have to, the EU is a car crash happening in slow motion
When you have never done manual work and watch a skilled worker doing their job, it looks easy to onlookers as when skilled people who have been trained in that particular skill, move flawlessly and fluidly through the job. I can imagine Starmer or his Cabinet members doing just that, and thinking, Hmm. Looks easy enough to me, shouldn`t take long to train people up to do that or this job. I was at a meeting one time as union rep` of my Cabinet makers for a firm making top quality furniture, and was told by the top manacer. That from what he could see, "Monkeys could do the job," Needless to say he was proved wrong. Skilled workers in the UK are not given enough credit for what they do, Whether it`s on building sites, Nurses, Doctors, Care workers ect, and even the cleaners, Labourers ect, who have one of the most important jobs, as work areas must be kept clean and tidy for health and safety are a semi skilled group in their own right. Without the proper skills ect in place, these CEO`s and executive board members would have nothing.
But apart from that.... and apart from that... and apart from that... and apart from that, the UK is thrivng since Brexit. Great video, Michael. Your dry, deadpan delivery is brilliant. Thanks a lot.
Growth hasn't been great. We were promised good times and it probably is if you are a landlord or shareholder but not for most people.
Thank you Ant 😊
Such a dry wit. Laughable but terrifying just how low this country has sunk.
Thanks again Michael, I enjoyed the way you presented the situation , but I had to remind myself how serious it is for so many UK citizens and indeed EU citizens that are also affected. {We are all better off with a strong UK}Of course the Political Class know too well the UK is in a worse place than before. Its a pity more ABC1s are not beating the drum {publicly} on finding a way to align with the EU on movement of people and goods. We need many more leaders like you to beat that drum!
Thank you @TheCaster26 😊
Hi Michael!
Thank you for your work.
I think you are still aiming well above the Heads of Brexiteers, still not low enough for them to understand.
On the other hand you would to aim so low now you will be hitting the lawn and are still aiming too high.
Just can't be helped.
They can never raise their level of understanding to above ground.
As exemplified by the usual Brexiteer commentators.
All the best to you,
Michael (another one ;-)
Thanks Michael 😊
Thank you Micheal, another very good Critique of the Problems facing Britain the biggest of which being the stupidity of Brexit.
@@peterjhillier7659 With genocide complicity and money laundering up there too. Our establishment is corrupted irretrievably.
Hello michael
Very interesting video with well founded facts supported by accurate figures.
The UK is doomed outside the EU it is clear.
The negatives of brexit outweigh the positives enormously.
Thanks again xx😊
I often wonder how countries outside the EU survive?
Embrace change, don't hide from it.
@@philiprenshaw9184 It's not a question of survival. Like so much of the Brexiteer campaign, this is made-up bollocks.
Britain is fast returning to the time described by Charles Dickens in his books. Read his masterpiece book "Oliver Twist" or watch a film version.
The UK isn´t doomed, but Brexit is a net negative.
@@Michael_from_EU_GermanyI recommend the 1948 UK version. It feels like the UK today, no public services and life is grim.
@@paullarne there´s no surely about it. For starters you make a false dichotomy, we were more or less on a par with the French and Germans in the EU, indeed, the UK was one of the biggest drivers of the single market in the 80s.
Still looking for Mogger's 1 pint wine bottle Brexit benefit. Thank you for your wit. It cheers me up a bit.
In the years following the Brexit referendum, one thing has become increasingly clear: young people have been failed by the decisions of older generations, who have prioritised their own interests over the future of the young. The 2016 vote to leave the European Union marked a significant turning point, one that left young people-overwhelmingly opposed to Brexit-feeling sidelined and abandoned by the democratic process. They were told their voices didn’t matter and that the country’s future was to be shaped by the priorities of those who would not live with the consequences.
Brexit was never just a political decision-it was a generational one. The vast majority of young voters opposed leaving the EU, knowing that it would mean the loss of opportunities that had defined their futures: the freedom to live, work, and study in any of the 27 EU countries. And yet, despite their objections, it was the older demographic that overruled them. Their futures, along with their dreams, were sacrificed in favour of a nostalgia-laden vision of a Britain that no longer existed.
The fallout from Brexit has been stark. One of the most significant losses has been the erosion of EU youth mobility, which allowed young people to experience life in other European countries through work, travel, and study. This freedom was more than just a perk-it was a vital part of their personal and professional development, enabling them to gain invaluable experience, forge international networks, and broaden their perspectives. For many young people, the European Union was a gateway to opportunity, a way to experience the world without the hindrance of borders or bureaucratic red tape.
But with Brexit, that gateway slammed shut. No longer can young British citizens take a gap year to teach English in Spain, spend a summer working in a café in Paris, or embark on an internship in Berlin. The Erasmus+ programme, which had long been a hallmark of European youth exchange, has been axed for UK students, cutting them off from a wealth of cultural and educational experiences that many of their peers across Europe will continue to benefit from. The simple act of moving between EU countries, which had become almost second nature, has now become a complex and costly process, laden with visa requirements and additional hurdles.
The impact on young people has been profound. The dream of living in Europe for a year or two-whether to explore, to study, or to work-has become a distant hope rather than a tangible possibility. For many, this loss of mobility feels like a betrayal. It is not just the freedom to travel that has been taken away, but the very opportunities for growth and self-discovery that shaped so many young people’s lives in the pre-Brexit era. The idea of spending time abroad, discovering new cultures, and immersing oneself in a different way of life was a rite of passage for many young Brits. It was a formative experience that taught them resilience, adaptability, and the value of cross-cultural understanding. With Brexit, that rite of passage has been denied.
The ramifications of Brexit on young people extend beyond the loss of mobility. It also stifles their career prospects. By limiting access to the EU’s single market, young people are now less likely to secure jobs in Europe. The vibrant, multicultural exchange that once characterised work opportunities across the continent is now a shadow of what it once was. The free movement of workers, which allowed young Brits to pursue careers in places like Amsterdam, Dublin, or Paris, has been replaced with bureaucratic barriers and additional costs. The result is a shrinking of career opportunities and a narrowing of their horizons.
Moreover, the financial burden that Brexit has imposed on young people is often overlooked. While the older generations were promised the financial benefits of Brexit, young people are left to deal with the economic fallout. The loss of access to European markets, the increase in travel costs, and the additional bureaucratic hurdles for young workers all add up, making it harder for the next generation to build the future they want. Instead of being empowered with the opportunities that EU membership once provided, young people have found themselves burdened with uncertainty and disadvantage.
Perhaps most disheartening of all is that these consequences were entirely foreseeable. While the older generations may have felt the need to preserve their vision of Britain, it was the young who were left to bear the brunt of the decision. They were asked to sacrifice their futures for a nostalgic fantasy about a Britain that no longer existed, and in doing so, their voices were drowned out by those who will not live with the long-term consequences.
So, why shouldn’t young people have the freedom to live and work in Europe for a few years? Why shouldn’t they be able to teach English in Poland, spend a summer picking grapes in Spain, or embark on an adventure that helps shape their personal and professional growth? The answer is simple: because Brexit has robbed them of that opportunity. And while the decision-makers may have moved on to their next political issue, the young have been left to pick up the pieces.
Brexit has not just failed young people-it has actively stifled their potential. It has cut them off from the opportunities, the experiences, and the connections that are essential to their growth. In denying them the freedom to roam and explore, Brexit has denied them the right to dream and to shape their future on their own terms. The question now is: how long will we allow them to bear the consequences of decisions that were never theirs to make? It is time to restore the opportunities they have lost, not just for their sake, but for the future of the nation as a whole.
100% correct and well articulated. At least the old fools are falling off their pegs.
As for "They were asked to sacrifice their futures for a nostalgic fantasy about a Britain that no longer existed" - did it ever REALLY exist? This 'Darling Buds of May' bollocks that the English love so dearly, was around at the same time as blatant racism, an entrenched class system (which still exists), xenophobia and homophobia.
Essentially, it was a bucolic fantasy for the well-off or the incredibly narrow-minded. Nothing's changed there either.
So much work in writing this and so much rubbish. ''Brits to pursue careers in places like Amsterdam, Dublin, or Paris.'' You have always had the right to live and work freely in Dublin since 1922!
yes brexit is working for ireland and europe
You obviously don’t follow the latest news on France and Germany! Typical lying idiot remoaner
@@davidmiles9016yes, because that's all you have ..."look over there where they're still in the EU"...
You obviously have a very short memory as you have forgotten that Johnson and Truss resigned and the mess that has created
@@davidmiles9016 David dear did you really have to put your lack of knowledge on display???
According to Nigel F, exporters should just get over it. Brexit was 8 years ago. Why are they still fussing about with paperwork? 😅
Brilliant sarcasm. Great video! Applause.
Thank you 😊
I remember farage saying that after brexit more commonwealth immigrants would be encouraged to come instead of EU people and this would be ideal
He meant Australia, new Zealand, Canada, and certain groups from south Africa.
Can you tell what he was thinking?
Farage meant the white Commonwealth - the kith and kin.
Brilliant Michael, sarcasm at its finest. It reminds me of the Swiss shopkeeper I met in March who asked me how life was in the UK. I simply said that it was only our sense of humour which keeps so many of us going!
We LOVE sarcasm, Michael!
Hi Michael!
Yes it is important to remember the alternative to the government. I am a social democrat, they are in government right now here in Denmark. I do definitely not approve everything they do, but what is the alternative?
I have followed British politics (or lack thereoff) closely since 2020. I have never heard Starmer say he doesn't want PR. I have heard him say, it will not get a priority in the first period. That's actually a kind of yes to PR. Don't read British newspapers, Michael.
Good video as always.
Thanks Gert - He was asked about PR by the Liberal Democrat leader in this week's PMQs and he replied "That is not our policy"
@@MichaelLambert1 I think it was in 23 he said the other thing.
Disappointing.
We need to have a “checking” referendum. See who still wants Brexit.
@@paullarneone too many already
@ Once would see Brexit defeated!
@@jonen2Brexit means being out of the EU.
It's interesting that you want to see the supporters of national independence "defeated" when the UK electorate wanted to squash the federalising Looneys.
It highlights your REAL motivation.
There's never going to be any referendum.
The UK electorate will see to that.
The Christmas SAGA on the destiny of the UK after Brexit
1.
Following an application by the UK, the EU Commission will first examine whether accession negotiations make sense, i.e. whether they could be successful.
This is what the EU Commission's recommendation refers to.
2.
The 27 EU member states do not then decide on accession, but only on whether negotiations should begin. Any state can say no - without giving reasons. One “no” is enough and there are no negotiations.
3.
The minimum condition that the UK must fulfill is the Copenhagen criteria.
Anyone who fulfills these criteria will not automatically be admitted.
It remains the same: any EU state can say “no” at any time - without justification.
4.
The vote of each country counts equally. The vote of Malta counts exactly the same as the vote of Italy or France.
5.
The UK is not a true democracy. That didn't matter when it joined in the 1970s. After almost 50 years of experience, this could be a reason to deny the UK renewed membership. Each EU state decides for itself.
Not collectively ... not by majority vote ... each one individually.
6.
UK: no real democracy Example 1
There is no written constitution. This made the fraud in the referendum possible.
Several million British citizens who do not live on the British Isles or in Northern Ireland were excluded from the referendum. Britons who had been allowed to vote in parliamentary elections for decades before and after 2016.
The Supreme Court can decide arbitrarily. And refer to centuries-old Mickey Mouse rulings from a bygone, lost era and apply and interpret them as they wish.
Such a state cannot - nowadays - be a member of the EU.
7.
UK: no real democracy Example 2
Due to the winner-takes-it-all principle, a party with only 30% of the votes - or even less - can form a single government with an absolute majority.
And, for example, declare its withdrawal from the EU with these few votes.
The 70% opposition cannot do anything about it.
What does this mean for 2016?
The Tory Party could have declared an exit on its own without a referendum. Even if all other MPs had voted against it. With this electoral system, that is even possible with just 25% of the votes. You can win constituencies with that.
An extreme example for the stupid:
There are 99 parties running in a constituency. 98 parties get 1%, one 2%. The party with the 2% wins the mandate in parliament.
8.
I see around 10 further elementary changes to the two mentioned in point 7.
9.
After the Brexit vote in 2016, it will be very, very difficult to get 27 yes votes for negotiations if the UK does not make some changes to the system.
In contrast, the question of abolishing the currency is relatively unimportant.
10.
Whether the EU will allow a country like the UK to join a second time, where 17 out of 67 million Brits and Northern Irish (2016) can get the EU into trouble out of hatred, stupidity, blindness, non-education ... I doubt it.
And I haven't written anything about the sick machinations surrounding the Brexit campaign or the Brexit negotiations afterwards.
11.
Are 27 EU states so stupid as to allow a state to join a second time in which 90% of adults hate and lie about the organization they want to join? That would be like infecting yourself.
12.
The stupid will object as usual: The UK will never want to rejoin.
100 billion pounds Brexit loss in 2022, 140 billion pounds in 2023, and with the trend it is clear where the journey is going ...
leads to more and more stupid people wanting to return to the EU to escape the economic crash. At some point, even those with a very low IQ will get the message.
(No, Paul, Gary, Dogglebird and others, you not!)
13.
And that's why Starmer doesn't address the issue. 60/40 in favor of “New-Join” ... that's why the EU doesn't turn anyone off to the issue.
14.
And we in the EU don't want people like 90% of the English and Welsh in the EU again.
15.
Maybe in 30 to 50 years your descendants, if they are better educated in terms of character and school education.
16.
English: 10% of you are acceptable to us on the continent. Ten percent. One in ten.
17.
The others are better off with the US Americans who pay homage to Trump.
Michael_from_EU-Germany,
retired Lecturer for national and international economics
Hi Michael. I admire your dedication to explain reality to Tik-Tok Brexit specialists...
@@Brexitopia Thank you for the kind words.
As usual, you've nailed the pro-Brexit simpletons. And those Brexiteers that delude themselves into 'thinking' they have an IQ above 50..
Liebour will be lucky if they last one term. Red tories pursuing austerity. Can you blame us Scot’s who want to leave the union
The problem is that the demographic which was allowed to carry Brexit through because they had the numbers, just, - the over 65s - won't be the ones affected by it primarily. In my view, there should have been an upper age limit to participation for that very reason, but then I guess that would just have been too fair and too sensible, like Proportional Representation, social housing or assisted dying. Like allowing intelligent 17 year olds to vote as we do with people lacking capacity. We don't really do fairness or sanity do we. No, far better to concentrate power of decision making in the hands of bigoted, over-privileged and screwed up octogenarians pretending they can revive the British Empire. This basically accounts for both Trump and, regrettably for us, Farage, whose support resides almost entirely among that age group. Starmer may have less charisma than a bowl of porridge, but he needs to get his act together and prove his competence ASAP. We shouldn't be too complacent thinking that Farage becoming PM is unimaginable - never underestimate the sheer meat-headed moronism of large swathes of the electorate. To do so would be our Weimar moment
Brexit was the best thing to happen to the EU. No sarcasm needed.
It really wasn't. It was a lose lose.
@verystripeyzebra No it was very much a gain for us in the European Union.
@fintonmainz7845 it wasn't.
@@verystripeyzebra it was, is and will remain to be
@@verystripeyzebra Getting rid of entitled Brits like the entitled miseryguts who runs this channel is most definitely a plus for the EU.
Let's just look at his the British Labour party and the Conservative Party. I don't think any living person was alive when the "United" Kingdom wasn't led by one party or the other.
The behavior of the Tories regarding the EU is clear in recent years and there was Always a "eurosceptic" wing.
Likewise the LP. Anti "EU/EEC" from the beginning. The previous leader of the LP was anti EU all his life. The present deputy leader of the LP said she would vote for Brexit if there was a second referendum.
When the (very generous) "Theresa May Deal" was offered: politicians from Every party (except the SDLP)voted to reject it.
BoJo won a record majority when he promised to "deliver Brexit".
It is clear from the above assessment alone that the "United" Kingdom is best left to her own devices.
The problem is my dear friend is....if Nigel fartage becomes herr fuhrer, it will because you English people put him there. That is why, as a scotsman I will always vote for independence. Its our only hope. 😊
Don't talk bloody daft.
It's idiots like you people chose Brexit
Scottish independence would make Brexit look like a walk in the park. What I hate is people who just have one idea on the brain and don´t actually learn from real life examples. It´s nothing to be proud of, it´s moronic.
There won't be an opportunity to vote for independence if you just sit on your backside waiting for it to magically appear.
I thought there was only The alternative but there can be options or choices. I could be wrong, I went native in France 30 years ago. Brexit was a very depressing shock to me and it has complicated my life no end. Bof c'est pas grave !
This Brexit benefits thing. After near infinite research and thought, Brexit Benefits from today will be categorised under cryptozoology. A whole country, the finest minds working twisting conflating distracting and other serious sounding words to try and make the mythical species become a real measurable (peer and publicly reviewed) creature. Brave, brave people who deserve respect for the sheer 'Ian brady' like determination to cling to what is patenty a load of old pony. Thx Micheal, chin up as always.
In the 18th century because of the English blockade of the channel the bretons developed trade with south America, Chile, Peru Argentina etc. Pinochet's name is Breton. St Malo precisely. Just to say that the English have blockade themselves from Europe and now they want to deal with ex French dictators. Person is a breton name too. Complicated stuff huh?
I loved the introductional warning, you should keep that up. And again the rest is spot on in a way i am used to british humor. I can laugh more easy about the topics since i live in the EU, where not everything is great but i like it.
I didn't mate, couldn't wait to get back. To Switzerland.
@@bobleitch3610 Switzerland is surely nice, but not everyone can live there, and not everyone outside of it is unhappy. 🙂
Here are some ways the UK and EU economies compare:
GDP
In the third quarter of 2024, the UK's GDP was 0.03% higher than its pre-pandemic level, while the Eurozone's GDP was 14.6% higher.
The UK's GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024 was the lowest in the G7, behind all other members.
Trade
The EU is the UK's main trading partner, accounting for 51.8% of its total trade in goods. In 2023, the UK had a trade deficit with the EU of £195 billion, due to new trading restrictions since Brexit.
Inflation
The inflation rate has increased exponentially in the UK and increased less in the EU, but the EU's rate has decreased much more rapidly.
Living standards
The UK's living standards have performed worse than any in the the G7 and much worse tan any other European country since the end of 2019.
Recovery from the pandemic
The UK economy has recovered more slowly from the COVID-19 pandemic than all other G7 countries and slower than any EU country
It's crazy how politicians avoid discussing rejoining the EU or reversing the dreadful Brexit, even though the vast majority of British voters believe it's time to return to the single market and customs union at the very least.
@@edmaximum Don't mention rejoining, you'll attract a horsefly squealing "You can't rejoin! It's not up to you! We won't let you rejoin".
The UK is never going to "rejoin" the EU.
Not going to happen.
There's no "majority in favour of EU membership". You're in a fantasy world.
@@Brexit_Buccaneer- No , that's you , that is .
@@ecaeas4439 It happens to be true that We in the EU decide who joins OUR Union.
@@fintonmainz7845 Yeah, but not you individually, and not everyone In the EU is of the same opinion as you individually
More nonsense from a government is not what we need,he spoke for minutes and said nothing what a waste of his time and ours
Thank you, Michael, for your very interesting talk. You correctly pointed out that ‘taking back control’ has meant that we are now the world leader in importing people, such an incredible achievement! It’s amazing to see Britain doing so well, and boosted by our world class money laundering industry too, something to make us all proud. Everybody wants to come to Britain! It demonstrates that being in the EU simply held us back, all those continental countries doing so much worse than us, it’s no wonder that their collective toxic jealousy meant that Brexit has cost us so many hundreds of billions of £’s! It was totally ridiculous for us to be happy with ‘frictionless trade with the largest trading block in the world’, such a silly thing to value, who in their right mind would want that? Lol!😂 I hope that you can follow my flawless logic here, because I am a very rational person!
Brexit broke Britain!
And never forget that England is better than Germany - beat them in the 1966 football World Cup, in case the world should forget???
@@Ayeright. Wembley goal was a fake as analyzed by British scientists ;-) But the UK would think it is better facts are irrelevant now ;-)
Excellent analysis once again.....the research & time you spend ensuring the videos content is truly amazing.
Brexit is a strangle hold / Millstone round our necks. We need more than Starmer's Milestones. Although on a brighter note York was extremely busy this week with many tourists visiting the Christmas Markets if only the goods that were being sold were manufactured in the UK, we might have some growth in the economy.
Thank you Susan 😊
Another excellent in a nutshell video.
Thanks Paul 😊
Michael absolutely brilliant as ever.Lorenzo
Thank you Lorenzo 😊
You are bsolutely brilliant, but it's all terribly sad of course. Well done!
Thanks Christian 😊
Millstones, very good Michael.
It was just too easy trading with the largest economic bloc globally, with affluent people with similar cultures to our own, who's business people generally speak excellent English. That's just plain lazy! Let's try to sell to the rest of the world. Look at all these different cultures and languages we should try to master in order to do business. Think about how we should use our skills to persaude buyers in these far flung corners of the world to wait months for theitr goods to arrive by shipping container. Yes, Brexit was just a way of providing a challenge to the people of our great Nation (😂) by placing a myriad of obstacles in our path to prosperity.
Michael, you are getting warmed as the minutes tick on in this video. Poor Sheil Hassina no relation of mine even though i am not from Bangladesh eas also at the receiving end. I cant help laughing at the amount gusto youve put in to this! Great stuuf! Thanks.
Forget the most obvious natural export market on our doorstep. And yes, our exports are down £3 billion, courtesy of those who voted with their hearts, not their heads (if the latter would have made a difference with some of them)
Awesome. Brilliant content. Spot on Michael. Support STV voting system for House of commons uk general election. Full PR voting system politically.
Thank you Thomas 😊
Sadly I concur with those who see the UK sinking further, the concept that Labour promote of growing the economy is hot air, how can you grow without a strong export base, the huge cost of public services is killing the UK economy and unless there are major cuts we shall end up with a bankruptcy notice on the UK. God help those who are struggling and suffering from high cost of living costs.
The actions you wish can sadly only be implemented following a collapse - no political party will voluntarily do what is needed. The edifice will indeed crumble. People are very poor at seeing the relationships between issues and fail to join the dots which show clearly the unsustainable direction of travel. Don't worry though 'I worked hard all my life and paid taxes'.
I very much enjoyed that ironic take on Brexit sir and I am sure the trolls in your comment section are a bit stuck lol
Excellent analysis as always
Thank you 😊
Nothing to do with Brexit, its days are numbered but milestones are simply a way of measuring progress.
Really enjoyed the sarcasm & veiw of the hypocrisy, how you managed to keep a straight face, deserves an Oscar, I couldn't stop laughing 🤣
😁
Excellent couldn't agree more,he speaks a lot of sense.
Grade 6 is, officially, the reading limit for MOST Americans !!!. Is Brexit Britain any better ?.
The travelling children is truly terrible. Our government really must be even worse than one imagines! They'll rightly try to avoid the UK forever!
Morning Michael. An Excellent video (straight to the throat) 👍👌
I know (that sarcasm was employed) But, Badenoch as PM was enough but a Reform Party UK Plc Leadership with Farage (#1 grifter) as PM. What a set of images.
As to the "new" Police 13k, I am reminded of Kit Malthouse (a one time Tory policing Minister) once sank a Tory boast of 20k newbies so all was nice in the garden with a statement that 40-45k would be needed( video by Peter Stepovic?). Where are these people coming from for even 13k???
NHSUnderstaffing. Reminded of the vastt tented medical facilities during Covid, it was asked how these places would be staffed and by Whom. Don't know if that was answered.
But best of all, at least Brexit stopped those jolly rotten furiengers coming here and buying the Country, only that charming Mr Musk. We are so blessed.
If you Michael mate have read this thank you for your stamina. But Boy are we in deep, deep trouble.
Cheers Everyone.
Milestones are prone to become millstones.
excellent as always Michael...the satire is spot on..
Thanks Jack 😊
If Keir Starmer and Labour falter, the consequences will be dire for the political landscape of Britain. Many voters may conclude that the traditional parties - Labour and Conservative - have outlived their usefulness, leading them to embrace something entirely different: nationalist populism. In such a scenario, what follows Labour’s defeat will likely be the rise of Faragism, whether through a hybrid of Reform UK and the Conservatives or in its purer, unvarnished form.
This is not a hypothetical threat - it is a very real possibility. Looking to our democratic counterparts abroad offers a chilling preview. In the US, Donald Trump is making a comeback, while in France, Emmanuel Macron’s centrist agenda is slowly collapsing under the weight of Marine Le Pen’s growing influence. In Germany, the Social Democratic Party-led coalition fell apart recently, and polls show the far-right Alternative für Deutschland surging ahead. Meanwhile, Reform UK, which aligns closely with Farage’s vision, has seen its numbers rise sharply, now standing only two points behind the Conservatives.
The situation is pressing. Voters are watching closely, and Labour must deliver not only better statistics but improvements that people feel in their everyday lives. The administration must show it can improve things on the ground, or risk being seen as out of touch, much like Joe Biden’s government, which, despite positive metrics like economic growth and falling unemployment, lost support because people continued to feel the pinch in their daily expenses. Every statistic may tell a positive story, but if voters do not feel it, it won’t make the difference.
Starmer and his team must overcome a series of challenges, not least of which is his own public persona. He struggles with telegenic appeal, and it was a misstep for him to immediately adopt a tone of doom upon taking office. He could have left the pessimism to Rachel Reeves, letting her handle the economic prudence while he offered hope and optimism, in a strategy reminiscent of the successful Blair-Brown partnership. Messaging, though, is never enough on its own. Ultimately, it is the lived experience of voters that will determine the outcome of the next election.
For Labour to succeed, it must focus on solving the problems that matter most to the public. If the government can address tangible issues like crime and healthcare, and offer real improvements, then it can make a compelling case to stay in power. There’s no room for gimmicks like endless lists of milestones and goals that don’t resonate with the daily struggles of ordinary people. The emphasis should be on practical, measurable changes that are felt immediately - for example, reducing NHS waiting times or ensuring that police officers actually investigate crimes, rather than just offering sympathetic words.
Ultimately, Labour’s success will hinge not just on delivering statistics but on ensuring that voters feel the difference in their lives by 2028 or 2029. Farage and his populist allies are waiting for any sign of Labour failure, ready to pounce and reshape the political landscape. Starmer and his team must rise to the occasion, or risk handing power to a force that could undo much of what has been achieved.
"...Faragism, whether through a hybrid of Reform UK and the Conservatives or in its purer, unvarnished form." Or fascism as it's known elsewhere.
Great post. Yes there is risk posed by the far right.
Brexit is not so bad - we got lovely, new, blue passports - made a lot of Polish printers and their French shareholders very happy! 😜
After a tentative application by the Conservative government in 1961 to join the EEC. It took 12 years. For the Sick Man of Europe to join on the 1st January 1973. Without meeting the Full Criteria. Ireland could not join without Britain. 90% of our exports went to England. That is no longer the case. Our population is 5.5 million. Produces enough food annually to feed 25 million. Our exports to the United States valued at 70 billion. 2 less than Britain.
The Criteria for joining the EU have Changed.
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Michael, to be honest, it is not okay to compare the UK with the EU now that you are out and considered a third country, if you compare it with some African or Middle Eastern countries, you would probably be better off. 😂😂 like your videos, keep up the good work😊
We love your sarcasm. And laughed heartily several times. Even better that you picked up on the very same points we have been discussing among ourselves this week and a few extra. Thank you Michael
Thank you @MrsGardiner 😊
I have heard that the UK wants to do a deal with the EU to try to improve the future of the UK.
Usually when negotiating both parties have something the other wants. The negotiation, is the coming to an agreeable compromise in exchange together. As the entire planet sees this situation, the European Union has a market of 450 million healthy, wealthy, educated, ordered, motivated, well protected customers, that occupy a continent with excelent infrastructure, tourist attractions, social welfare arrangements, universal healthcare, natural resources, an intercooperational living, working regime, and advantageouse trading arrangements with all other important countries and groups worldwide to offer. On the other hand, the United Kingdom has a magic bean. So, obviously the European Union will have to buckle under pressure from Lord Frost or that other quarterwit with white hair and no pencil or notepad. What could go wrong?
🤣 even UK's magic bean isn't worth a bean
@@robsucher9419 Don't tell anyone Rob, I don't think they even have one to offer
“I’m off , I’m going outside , and F**k business! “ Said the blob PM . As he stormed out , shirt hanging out , the door slammed shut .
That’s Brexit . Locked out and not even a bean to negotiate with.
That “…magic bean”?
It’s mortgaged, twice in fact!