Core Politics: Recent Episodes
Core Politics
Core Politics offers on-demand, bite-sized political news digests and interviews with leading political opinion formers from British and European politics. Recorded in London and from the heart of the European Parliament in Strasbourg and Brussels.
Danuta Hübner, of EU Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group says there's still a lot to do in Brexit negotiations, with little time for further delay
Martina Anderson, Sinn Féin MEP, talks through the EU Draft Withdrawal Agreement for Northern Ireland, and why Sinn Féin will never take its seats in Westminster for Brexit votes
Deputy Leader of Labour in Europe, Seb Dance MEP, discusses Labour's move to supporting 'a customs union' in the Brexit negotiations.
German MEP and former president of the Federation of German Industries, Hans-Olaf Henkel criticises Barnier's attempts to punish the UK
Catherine Bearder, the only UK Lib Dem MEP says 'time is running out' for Brexit & that there is no guidance from either Corbyn or May on where the UK is headed
Nigel Farage, former UKIP leader, gives his response to the EU Draft Withdrawal Agreement, and argues that the establishment are colluding with the EU on Brexit.
Richard Corbett MEP, Steven Woolfe and Matt Carthy debate suggestions that the UK could strike a deal with NATFA trade bloc (USA, Canada, Mexico) after Brexit.
Is the UK bluffing when it says it is preparing for a "no deal" in the Brexit negotiations. Matt Carthy, Steven Woolfe and Richard Corbett debate.
Ireland will be significantly impacted by Brexit - but are they getting enough influence in shaping the EU policy on Brexit? Deirdre Clune, Marcus Pretzell and Steven Woolfe discuss.
As Macron delivered his vision for the future of Europe, and Merkel weakened by the German election, we debate whether Macron could soon become Europe's new leader.
With the UK still not being able to reach "Sufficient Progress" in Brexit negotiations, we ask - what does it actually mean to the European Union?
As Spain continues to deal with its political crisis between central Government and Catalonian Leader Carles Puigdemont, we ask Florent Marcellesi MEP and Steven Woolfe MEP on what will happen next.
What does the future hold in German politics, and what does it mean for Europe and European politics as a whole? With Merkel significantly weakened by the election result, is it likely that she will last as Chancellor?
Deirdre Clune MEP, Steven Woolfe MEP and the AfD's Marcus Pretzell MEP join the panel to discuss.
To watch the video version, follow the link here: https://youtu.be/ZqHUE7e7C-M