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Brexitcast Special! Adam in Tony Blair’s hotel room

Mar 1, 2018
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair discusses Brexit, Jean Claude Juncker, Michel Barnier, and the complexities of negotiations. Exploring economic implications, political figures like Donald Tusk and Sylvia Berlusconi, and the impact on Europe. Will he take the 'which world leader are you' quiz?
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  • The UK faces a dilemma in Brexit negotiations - staying close to Europe with EU rules or fully disengaging with economic consequences.
  • Negotiating a 'cake and eat it' scenario in Brexit is unrealistic; clear choices must be made to address economic hardships.

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Tony Blair's Views on Brexit and EU Relations

Tony Blair discusses the complexities of Brexit negotiations, emphasizing the dilemma faced by the UK in choosing between staying close to Europe and being subject to EU rules or fully disengaging and suffering economic consequences. He highlights the unrealistic expectation of negotiating a 'cake and eat it' scenario and suggests that significant economic pain may be inevitable for the UK.

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