Britain’s economy has been damaged by Brexit. But what should ministers do about it?
The idea of a customs union has gained traction, but agreeing a deal would be far from straightforward Almost a decade on from the Brexit vote, the verdict is clear. Britain’s immediate doomsday economic scenario might never have turned up. But after years of political paralysis – and with the...
<p>The idea of a customs union has gained traction, but agreeing a deal would be far from straightforward </p><p>Almost a decade on from the Brexit vote, the verdict is clear. Britain’s immediate <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/20/brexit-eu-referendum-economy-project-fear">doomsday economic scenario</a> might never have turned up. But after years of political paralysis – and with the eventual introduction of tougher trade barriers in 2020 – trade, investment and growth in living standards have all suffered.</p><p>Just as it was on the morning after the 2016 referendum, the big fight is about what the government should do in response.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/dec/22/britain-economy-brexit-damage-customs-union">Continue reading...</a>
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