How To Win An Election How Labour Could Reverse Brexit
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Dec 4, 2025 
Gavin Barwell, former Downing Street Chief of Staff and Conservative peer, dives deep into the shifting landscape of Brexit. He discusses how the Prime Minister's recent criticisms may indicate a desire for a closer EU relationship. Barwell predicts that growth will ultimately dictate policy, potentially leading Labour toward a customs union stance. The panel analyses the risks of vagueness fueling populism and debates whether Starmer can win back Red Wall voters while making bold, clear economic arguments.
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Vagueness Hurts Economic Credibility
- Labour must choose between vague tinkering and a clear economic-focused EU strategy to regain investment and credibility.
- Polly Mackenzie argues small, stealthy moves won't shift business confidence or political support.
State Clear Trade-Offs Publicly
- Lead with a clear policy: say what you'll do and what you won't to win voter understanding and trust.
- Sally Morgan urges getting business, unions and the party aligned to show economic effects.
Red Lines Constrain Growth Strategy
- Political caution blocks growth-focused reforms despite admitting growth should be the priority.
- Gavin Barwell warns red lines like customs union limit what the government can achieve economically.
