This week on Craft Politics, we untangle the landmark UK–EU trade and defense deal that’s being hyped as the biggest reset since Brexit. But is it a meaningful shift—or just another half-step wrapped in headlines?
To sort it all out, we’re joined by our colleague Christine Quigley, a seasoned political strategist and proud Remainer, who brings sharp insight and sharper opinions. Together with Andrew Percy (our resident Brexiteer) and Joseph Lavoie (your foreigner), we dive into:
🇬🇧 What this new agreement actually includes (yes, British sausages are back on the EU menu)
⚖️ The political balancing act Keir Starmer must pull off between urban Europhiles and working-class Brexit voters
🌍 Why this deal matters for Canada—and how it might complicate future trade with the UK
🎯 The growing Reform Party threat and what it says about voter trust in mainstream politics
🧠 And a spicy take: Has Brexit ironically made Britain more European?
Plus:
🥊 Christine and Andrew trade polite jabs across the Brexit divide
🇨🇦 Joseph explains why Canadians love the idea of being European—but not the trade-offs
🧀 And we ask: What is Canada willing to give up to strike new trade deals? Spoiler: probably not dairy.
🔊 Listen now if you’re curious about where Britain fits into the world post-Brexit, what lessons it holds for Canada, and why every serious trade deal comes down to the same question: What are you willing to give up to get what you want?
