Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises without rejoining EU, says thinktank
‘Sovereignty without the ability to act on it is not autonomy,’ paper by Institute for Public Policy Research says
TL;DR
- The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) recommends the UK rejoin the EU to effectively manage geopolitical crises.
- The thinktank argues that current policies disadvantage the UK in a changing global landscape.
- New polling suggests 52% of UK voters support rejoining the EU, with shorter passport queues being a key draw.
- Messaging about increased migration could reduce support for rejoining, while 'freedom of movement' messaging is less effective.
- The IPPR's recommendation aligns with growing pressure on the prime minister to consider re-entry.
- Some within the government worry that rejoining the EU could boost support for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.