Intelligence Squared

The Sunday Debate: We Were Right To Brexit

Jun 12, 2022

Join former Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan, Brexit skeptic Labour MP Stella Creasy, historian Robert Tombs, and ex-Attorney General Dominic Grieve in a lively debate on Brexit. They delve into the long-term implications of leaving the EU, discussing national sovereignty versus economic realities. The conversation highlights the impact on trade, immigration, and overall economic performance post-Brexit, as well as public sentiments driving voter decisions. The clash of perspectives unveils exciting insights into a pivotal moment in British history.

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Intro

3min

Brexit Debate: A Conflict of Perspectives

9min

Brexit: Achievements and Challenges

24min

The Case for Brexit: Analyzing Justifications and Consequences

2min

Brexit Unveiled: Consequences and Accountability

15min

Brexit's Economic Fallout

11min

Exploring the Roots of Brexit: Immigration and Democracy

3min

It was always going to be a disaster. Queues of HGVs stretching miles from Dover. The Good Friday Agreement threatened by the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol and increased support for Scottish Independence. That’s the argument of the doomsayers in this debate. But others claim that while short-term damage is inevitable – there is always blowback from a jilted partner – Brexit is a long-term project, one that is tied to the fundamental principle of sovereignty. Which side is right? To debate the issue, we welcome back Conservative politician Daniel Hannan, Labour MP Stella Creasy, and are joined by Robert Tombs, the historian of France and Britain, whose most recent book is This Sovereign Isle: Britain In and Out of Europe. Plus, Dominic Grieve, former Conservative MP and former Attorney General for England and Wales. Chairing the debate is Johnny Dymond, BBC News presenter and Royal Correspondent.

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