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The Federal TrustBrexit Reset or Brexit Betrayal?Andrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the announced "reset" of relations between the UK and EU. They conclude that, given the government's self-imposed "red lines" little more could realistically have been achieved. They doubt however whether the changes envisaged can seriously be regarded as a "reset" of EU/UK relations.SPEAKERS:Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust. He is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at King's College London.Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.2025-05-2115 min
The Federal TrustBrexit doesn’t work, federalism doesAndrew Blick and Brendan Donnelly discuss the need for more international national cooperation in face of the environmental and populist challenges facing the whole planet.SPEAKERS:Andrew Blick is the Director of the Federal Trust. He is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at King's College London.Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.2025-04-3028 min
The Federal TrustCan Brexit Survive Trump?Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the disruptive nature of Donald Trump's first weeks as American President. They argue however that this disruption could have positive consequences for Europe and for the UK.SPEAKERS:John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.2025-03-1819 min
The Federal TrustIs Danger for Ukraine a Danger for Brexit too?In this episode, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the extraordinary dangers and opportunities created for the UK and the EU by the current volatility of American policy-making.SPEAKERS:John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP. 2025-03-0319 min
The Federal TrustA New World Order? Trump vs EuropeJohn Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the impact of Donald Trump's first month in power on the security of Europe, and in particular its impact on Germany under the Chancellorship of Friedrich Merz.SPEAKERSJohn Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.ABOUT THE FEDERAL TRUSTThe Federal Trust is a research institute studying regional, national, European and global levels of government. It has always...2025-02-2616 min
The Federal TrustIs Trump the End of Brexit?John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly mark the fifth anniversary of Brexit by reviewing the arguments of the referendum campaign in 2016. They conclude that the arguments deployed in favour of Brexit have without exception been disproved by events over the past nine years. SPEAKERSJohn Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs.Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.2025-02-0521 min
The Federal TrustIt's official: There was no plan for BrexitBrendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss recent policy developments on Europe from the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrat Party. They also discuss and analyse Labour's approach of trying to work with the EU on defence matters, while hoping to collaborate with the USA on trade issues.SPEAKERSJohn Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs. Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.2025-01-2118 min
The Federal TrustA Brexit Reset for the City of London?Graham Bishop and Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibilities for a reset of relations in the financial sector between the UK and EU. They conclude that these possibilities are limited, given the commitment of the EU to retaining the greatest possible financial control within the euro area.SPEAKERSBrendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.Graham Bishop is an analyst and commentator on economic affairs (https://www.grahambishop.com/) and a member of the Federal Trust Council. You can read his evidence to the House...2024-12-1717 min
The Federal TrustWill Trump shake up British politics?John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the likely impact of Donald Trump's reelection on British and European politics. They argue that the Uk will find itself confronted in the short term with difficult choices , but that these difficult choices may ultimately help the UK to rejoin the European Union.SPEAKERSBrendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs.2024-12-0422 min
Everyday Business with Aidan DonnellyNext Step Event 2 – Sell it, Scale it, IPO it!Davy bring you something special for the 40th episode of ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’.
We recently staged the second in our ‘Next Step, Sell it, Scale it, IPO it!’ series of events in the historical and picturesque House of Lords in Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin, to an audience of business owners and entrepreneurs.
We had some fantastic speakers join us for an insightful conversation. Aidan was joined by Terry Clune, CEO and founder of CluneTech and Chairman of Transfermate, Andrea Reynolds, CEO and Founder of Swoop and Brendan Mooney, Former CEO of Kainos plc.
This...2024-11-211h 13
The Federal TrustIs Trump the Destroyer of Brexit?John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the implications of Donald Trump's reelection as US President. They argue that his Presidency may well usher in a reconfiguration of British politics and facilitate in the medium term the UK's return to the European Union.SPEAKERS Brendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs.2024-11-0822 min
The Federal TrustBrexit: Does the EU want the UK back?In this episode, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the claim that the EU does not want the UK to return to the Union for many years, if ever. They argue that this claim is misleading and can serve as a pretext for acquiescing in the harm done by Brexit.SPEAKERSBrendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs.2024-10-2927 min
The Federal TrustThe United Kingdom - A Discontented Union?In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, Professor John Denham and Glyndwr Jones discuss the present state of the United Kingdom and argue that the new Labour government will only be able to bring about economic growth and better public services by the decentralisation of the UK as a whole and a parallel decentralisation of English governance.SPEAKERS:John Denham is Professorial Fellow at Southampton University and Director of its Centre for English Identity and Politics. He's the former Labour MP for Southampton Itchen (1992 - 2015) and a former government minister. He is Co-Founder...2024-10-2937 min
The Federal TrustWill Brexit Destroy the Conservative Party?In this new episode of the Federal Trust podcast, John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the possibility of a realignment of the British party system. In particular, they discuss the threat posed to the Conservative Party by Reform, a threat which Brexit has largely created.SPEAKERSBrendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs.2024-10-0821 min
Single Minded RejoinersSMR - EP277 - 01/10/24Send us a textThis week on SMR, it's our heavily anticipated "backstage" EXCLUSIVE taking a peek behind the scenes at this year's National Rejoin March III in London!With "Access All Areas!" and heaps of interviews with those behind the event, speakers, marchers and lots of surprises too - this is simply an unmissable experience whether you made it to London or not!You won't hear any of this, anywhere else - including an in depth "debrief" with march founder, Peter Corr, a fascinating chat with satirist, Mike Cashman, an on route...2024-10-012h 01
The Federal TrustCan Brexit Be Reset?Federal Trust Chair John Stevens argues that Sir Keir Starmer will find it difficult to secure any meaningful "reset" in relations between the EU and UK. Starmer is, according to John Stevens, excessively concerned with appeasing the anti-European element of traditional Labour voters. He should confront rather than try appease such sentiments. SPEAKERSBrendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust and an analyst and commentator on economic affairs.2024-09-2718 min
On Her MarkCT Sun vs. Indiana Fever - Game 1 RecapThe 2024 WNBA playoffs tipped off Sunday. The Connecticut Sun (No. 3) defeated the Indiana Fever (No.6) on their home court in Uncasville, CT. Regular season play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen joins host Hannah Donnelly to break down game 1 takeaways and game 2 keys. ______________________________________Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnellyTo watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube
Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnellyTo watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube2024-09-2521 min
Official Celtic FC PodcastFormer Celts Peter Grant & Simon Donnelly on Celtic's derby victory, the transfer window and the Hoops' UCL drawThis is the Official Celtic FC Podcast and on this episode, Matt Campbell & Daylin Docherty are joined in the studio by former Celtic players, Peter Grant & Simon Donnelly. The guys chat about Celtic's blistering start to season 2024/25 which has seen Brendan Rodgers' side win their five opening fixtures, scoring 15 goals, progressing to the quarter-final of the League Cup and cruising to a 3-0 victory in the Glasgow derby. Peter and Simon also review the Celts' transfer window and discuss the quality additions that Brendan has made to the first...2024-09-0658 min
The Federal TrustIs an EU-UK Defence Pact on the Cards after Brexit?Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the prospects and pitfalls for a defence pact between the UK and EU. They argue that if Donald Trump is the next President of the United States, the conclusion of such a pact will be much more difficult. Under a Trump Presidency the UK will be faced with a series of difficult choices between Europe and the USA, not only in the defence field, but in trade and geopolitics as well. SPEAKERSBrendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP. John...2024-07-2317 min
The Federal TrustBrexit - Too Hot to Handle in the General Election?John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the implications of the General Election’s results for relations between the UK and the EU. They warn that the Labour Party will not gain much purchase in Brussels by the simple fact of not being the Conservative Party. They conclude that British politics are in flux and that changing political attitudes towards the European Union are at the heart of this volatility. SPEAKERSBrendan Donnelly is the Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.John Stevens is the Chair of the Federal Trust an...2024-07-0924 min
The Federal TrustWill Labour unpick Brexit?In this new podcast episode, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the likely evolution of a Labour government’s approach towards the EU. They argue that political pragmatism and economic reality may lead over the next five years to a transformation of Keir Starmer’s current cautious approach towards the EU.2024-05-1519 min
Europe et Sentiment1999 Une élection sans électeur où l'Europe perd à tous les coupsUne élection européenne c’est bien, avec des électeurs c’est encore mieux.Avec 24% de taux de participation, le Royaume-Uni n’a jamais connu d’élections avec aussi peu d’électeurs. Si personne ne vote, une élection est-elle encore légitime ? Pour certains, l’Europe est perçue comme une institution au pouvoir trop large, pour d’autres c’est parce qu’elle n’en a pas assez qu’elle manque d’intérêt. Trop ou pas assez, dans cette équation, l’Europe perd toujours.Invités : Brendan Donnelly, ancien eurodéputé de 1994 à...2024-05-0239 min
Rejoin RantsRejoin Rants - Ep6 - Richard Hewison and Brendan DonnellyOn this episode, we have The Rejoin EU Party talking about splitting the votes, Labour in power, what Rejoin looks like, the single currency, the London Mayor and much more!Watch Rejoin Rants on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@marchforrejoin, or listen to it on all your favourite podcast platforms now!For more info, go to marchforrejoin.co.uk/rants2024-04-271h 01
The Federal TrustBrexit: a prison for young people?The Brexit debate in the UK remains confused and confusing. In this new Federal Trust podcast, Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the irony of both Rejoiners and Brexiters discussing the recent proposals from the European Commission to help young people to travel for work and study as if they were a prelude to the restoration of Freedom of Movement. Both Rejoiners and Brexiters are wrong in this assessment.2024-04-2316 min