The Prime Minister set out his stall for a high skill, high productivity labour market in Manchester last week. But for Britain’s businesses to boom, a low tax economy is also needed. 

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As China’s application to join the CPTPP follows the UK’s, many have noted the timing: the bid comes hot on the heels of the AUKUS nuclear pact directed against China’s Pacific actions. Here David Collins explains the dynamics of global trade pacts
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The Northern Ireland Protocol continues to disrupt trade and divide communities. Meanwhile the DUP threatens to withdraw from the power sharing executive. But, as Tom Sharpe QC explains, the UK can change matters and do so legally. politeia.co.uk/treaty-trouble…

As Canadian voters prepare for another election early polls give the Conservatives a lead. What will the election mean for Canada and its economic partners and allies in the G7? Here David Collins considers the damage done by Justin Trudeau’s reign
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A Bill has been introduced in the HoL that would permit the intentional ending of a patient’s life
It doesn't differ from the Marris Assisted Dying Bill, rejected in 2015
Prof David Jones argues that there is no good reason for parliament to allow it now
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Last few places remaining at our first in person event of the year, 'Proroguing Parliament - Politics and the Courts', Thursday 29th July.
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This week’s Judicial Review and Courts Bill proposes two constitutional reforms. Anthony Speaight QC considers the Bill and the questions at its heart, including the notion of a ‘seamless garb of judicial supervision’. Read More 👇politeia.co.uk/judicial-revie…

June’s regional elections sent a strong message, despite the low turnout. French voters, says Professor John Keiger, reject the menu on offer: the politics of elites, globalisation and the EU. What does this mean for next year’s presidential vote?
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The Inquiries Act places too much power in the hands of the executive, argues Bernard Jenkin the Covid-19 public inquiry will descend into political point scoring if Parliament is not given an enhanced role in the process.
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NEW PUBLICATION: John Redwood proposes the UK government must ensure that the Green Revolution is economically and socially viable and sustainable.
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NEW PUBLICATION: David Jones discusses the politicisation of the judiciary and the intersecting roles of the three branches of government throughout the Brexit process.

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EVENT REMINDER: Going Green - Consistent with Economic Recovery? with Danae Kyriakopoulou John Redwood Barry Gardiner and Dr Ludger Schuknecht on Thursday 10th June

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As Boris Johnson hesitates over the planned midsummer unlocking, Sheila Lawlor Politeia’s founder and Research Director, argues that Parliament must find its voice.
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As the government prepares a law to limit the remit of judicial review announced in the Queen’s Speech, David Jones examines the balance of power between the three branches of government and the role of judicial review.
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Last few places remaining for our webinar tomorrow!
'Making the TCA Work for the UK' with Martin Howe QC, Barnabas Reynolds, Professor David Collins, James Webber and Dr Sheila Lawlor.

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Interview Nr. 29: Sheila Lawlor, founder and Research Director of Politeia, responds to our 8 questions.
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As Covid-19 vaccines help many countries emerge from pandemic and lockdown, David Collins examines the complexities of the case for suspending IP rights

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As countries worldwide work to emerge from Covid and its consequences, they need to build resilience into their systems to counter future shocks, explains William Hynes @oecd_naec
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In this week's blog Ray Bassett Ireland’s former Ambassador to Canada explains, the problems created by the Northern Ireland Protocol will best be solved by Dublin and London working together.
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Rishi Sunak announced a new HMT and Bank of England taskforce to explore a central bank digital currency for the UK (Britcoin). Edite Ligere, Politeia’s Director, considers the announcement, developments in cryptocurrencies and their international context politeia.co.uk/kryptonite-or-…