Reposted by Anand MenonMatthew Holehouse @matthewholehouse.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The PM has fired the starting gun on the rejoin debate, 22% of electorate are undecided and there’s lot of evidence that the Rejoin side is much less sure of its arguments, and much less prepared for the debate, than Stay Out 185811
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We're going to get a lot of this. And we should take the numbers with an enormous dollop of salt. The negotiations would be tough, the terms less favourable than those we rejected in 2016. These numbers will move ' however 'mega' the poll! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comHalf of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll findsExclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain wary 226015
Reposted by Anand MenonJill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Oh God.. they have let @anandmenon.bsky.social back on tik tok. @andyburnham.bsky.social what have you done? 0201
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🤔 Wondering what the UK's options are if it seeks a different kind of relationship with the EU? 👀 Watch @anandmenon.bsky.social present our 'UKICE staircase', which lays it all out in clear and simple terms. Read more here: ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-... 253
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026'What are the options?' asked the Prime Minister. So we got a cool dude to explain. 177732
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Me on the Brexit debate second time round ukandeu.ac.uk/here-we-go-a... 74410
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🙏 "Think tankers like me were disappointed by the standard of debate last time round. Now, in the Burnham spirit, I am daring to hope." ✍️ @anandmenon.bsky.social reflects on the prospects of a second EU referendum and the risks of another low-quality public debate. ukandeu.ac.uk/here-we-go-a...ukandeu.ac.ukHere we go again - UK in a changing EuropeAnand Menon reflects on the prospects of another EU referendum and the risks of repeating the low quality of public debate seen... 32011
Reposted by Anand MenonLabour Movement for Europe @labour4europe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026At this pivotal moment for our relationship with the EU, huge thanks to all those who attended our packed-out rally with @pes.eu at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. This movement depends on your support. Catch up with videos and photos of the event on our website 👇 1124
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Th 'join' numbers are soft. They will change. The tradeoffs are quite stark and the accession process will be really tough. None of which is to say it's not something we should do. But we really shouldn't underestimate how hard it will be to do, and how much public opinion might shift. 18537
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I think @politico.eu have got this totally wrong. Creating a product that is actually worse than Teams implies a certain creative genius www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...politico.eu‘Absolute s–t’: EU’s Microsoft Teams alternative draws bad reviews from officialsThe U.S. would “instantly” win a hypothetical tech war, an official moaned. 3283
Reposted by Anand MenonResolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 30/09/2026Is there a tension between delivery and devolution? We discussed the new PM's competing priorities with @anandmenon.bsky.social on High Resolution ⤵️ buff.ly/GrmapUw 143
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"The crisis underscores the precarious nature of the power-sharing settlement in Northern Ireland". @conorjkelly.bsky.social and @colinmurray.bsky.social consider how the recent events at Drumcree could impact the functioning of the Executive in Northern Ireland. ukandeu.ac.uk/what-happens...ukandeu.ac.ukWhat happens next if power sharing at Stormont collapses over Drumcree? - UK in a changing EuropeConor J. Kelly and Colin Murray discuss what would happen next if one of the major parties pulled out of the Stormont... 0106
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026❓Want to know what the options are for the UK's future relationship with the EU?❓ Have a look at our 'UKICE staircase' which sets them out: ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-... And find more detail in our recent report: 'Ten years on: What next for UK-EU relations?' media.ukandeu.ac.uk/wp-content/u... 1134
Reposted by Anand MenonJoël Reland @jreland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What's that Andy? You want to look at the different options for the UK's relationship with the EU? If only someone had set them out already... ukandeu.ac.uk/introducing-... 510342
Reposted by Anand MenonBrussels Institute for Geopolitics @bigeurope.bsky.social · 29/09/2026SOTEU underscored a tension: the EU speaks of security in global terms, yet economic cooperation behind the scenes remains tied to membership. The distinction has tangible consequences - not least for partners like the UK, writes @anandmenon.bsky.social ➡️🔗 shorturl.at/4seJU @ukandeu.bsky.social 021
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026ALERT: the bacon bap stand at Labour conference has run out of brown sauce. 20473
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Top fact. The last time Leeds were ahead of Liverpool in the PL table during Labour conference was 2002. 2200
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Angela Rayner condemns Labour’s migrant visa crackdown www.thetimes.com/article/385b...thetimes.comAngela Rayner condemns Labour’s migrant visa crackdownSpeaking before the party conference, the housing secretary says Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans would affect care workers 68319
Reposted by Anand MenonResolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 25/09/2026Is there a tension between delivery and devolution? We discussed the new PM's competing priorities with @anandmenon.bsky.social on the most recent episode of High Resolution ⤵️ buff.ly/GrmapUw 021
Reposted by Anand MenonNicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"Absolute tosh" is the kind of British understatement I was looking for to describe this warped proposal of wanting to rejoin the EU, but not just the one that is there, and thinking an ex-member can dictate the terms of reforms... The more I think about it, the more absolute tosh it becomes. 68317
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"I just don't know why you would" - @sophiestowers.bsky.social "I also think, never ever stand between an MP and their seat." - @johnmct.bsky.social 🗳️ Our experts offered their takes on whether Burnham will (or should) call an early election Catch up in full 👉 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice... 052
Reposted by Anand MenonSimon Usherwood @simonusherwood.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Tony Blair is at it again institute.global/insights/geo...institute.global 12519
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"The party seems to be falling into the same trap that successive governments have been caught in – of assuming that the ‘EU needs and wants greater cooperation from the UK on defence’" ✍️ @anandmenon.bsky.social offers some reflections on the Lib Dem's EU policy 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/might-the-li...ukandeu.ac.ukMight the Lib Dems matter on Europe? - UK in a changing EuropeAnand Menon offers his take on the Liberal Democrat's EU policy following their party conference. 141
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Some reflections on Lib Dem conference and what they're saying about Europe ukandeu.ac.uk/might-the-li...ukandeu.ac.ukMight the Lib Dems matter on Europe? - UK in a changing EuropeAnand Menon offers his take on the Liberal Democrat's EU policy following their party conference. 462
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Confused by that story about how all our economic numbers were wrong? Read this by @jdportes.bsky.social and you won't be ukandeu.ac.uk/britains-pro...ukandeu.ac.ukBritain’s productivity disaster was real—but not quite as disastrous as we thought - UK in a changing EuropeJonathan Portes explains why the ONS updated its productivity estimates for the period between 2009 and 2019 from 0.7 per cent to 1.3 per cent and what this change actually means for the UK economy. 21610
Reposted by Anand MenonJean Monnet Centre of Excellence | KCL @jmce-kcl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Wednesday, 14 October: European Diplomacy: Building the Ship while Sailing in Troubled Waters A keynote speech by Ambassador Pedro Serrano Followed by an expert panel with @anandmenon.bsky.social Dr Benedetta Voltolini and @kienzle.bsky.social buff.ly/TSBvaTZbuff.lyEuropean Diplomacy: Building the Ship while Sailing in Troubled WatersKeynote Speech — King's European Week 2026 — Futuring Europe in Turbulent Times: Strategic Thinking for Acting Today 121
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026⏰ STARTING SOON ⏰ 💻 Join us online for a disucssion on the policy and politics of the Burnham government With @anandmenon.bsky.social, @johnmct.bsky.social, @robfordmancs.bsky.social & @sophiestowers.bsky.social 🕐 1pm kick off Tune in live here 👉 app.sli.do/event/ug4CL3... 014
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Coming up in half an hour. TUNE IN!!! ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...ukandeu.ac.ukUKICE Lunch Hour: The state of British politics - UK in a changing EuropeJoin our experts online as they discuss the policy and the politics of the new Burnham government. 041
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"Outside the EU, Burnham will have to calibrate his approaches towards the US, EU and China" 🌎 As Burnham heads to the UNGA, read this from @anandmenon.bsky.social on the need to formulate a more strategic response to a rapidly shifting international environment 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/what-are-the...ukandeu.ac.ukWhat are the key foreign policy challenges the UK must confront? - UK in a changing EuropeAnand Menon considers the state of the political debate and the immediate and long-term challenges that need to be confronted when it comes to UK foreign policy. 1122
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026‼️ Tomorrow ‼️ 🍂 September is here and our new PM must confront a number of tricky policy choices 💻 Join @anandmenon.bsky.social, @johnmct.bsky.social, @robfordmancs.bsky.social & @sophiestowers.bsky.social online as they discuss the politics of the Burnham govt. 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...ukandeu.ac.ukUKICE Lunch Hour: The state of British politics - UK in a changing EuropeJoin our experts online as they discuss the policy and the politics of the new Burnham government. 354
Reposted by Anand MenonChris Clarke @warringfictions.bsky.social · 21/09/20261/ Why did things implode so dismally for Keir Starmer’s govt? I worked for Labour in the years running up to GE 2024 and have since puzzled over this question. Last week I published two pieces, asking ‘what we wrong’. I added a third, expanding on economic fairness – a key theme from the first two. 73513
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Impartial though I am, can’t help but feel a soft spot for a party that has its conference here. Especially as the last one I was at was in the NEC 3473
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 19/09/2026God I hate this 'people who create wealth' nonsense. Let's see how much wealth we have in a society without teachers, nurses etc...... 491141256
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026"The very ambition that could make Associate Membership meaningful for Canada makes it difficult for Britain." 🌊 Fabian Zuleeg looks at the meaning of Associate EU Membership & argues while it could work across the Atlantic, it is unlikely to work across the Channel 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/associate-me...ukandeu.ac.ukAssociate Membership: What might work across the Atlantic is unlikely to work across the Channel - UK in a changing EuropeFabian Zuleeg argues that even if Canada becoming an Associate Member of the EU is successful, which depends on it becoming an ambitious, clearly defined and well-managed structure, it is not a future... 0189
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026"Whether it includes anything at all, we're going to have to wait and see." 🎙️ @anandmenon.bsky.social on This is Why (@news.sky.com) on von der Leyen's remarks about opening the door to Canada becoming an 'associate member of the EU 🕐 3:07 - 11:33 🔗 open.spotify.com/show/3RdXZrb... 013
Reposted by Anand MenonDan Mead @danmead.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Bristol has a fast growing economy. So why does Labour face electoral danger in the city? Our new polling shows that Labour is losing a crucial set of voters in big cities: those that feel like they are financially struggling. Why are they financially struggling? Housing. A thread 🧵: 4107
Reposted by Anand MenonUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🎥 @anandmenon.bsky.social spoke to @news.dw.com about the significance of the summit between the nationalist first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland You can watch the interview in full here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK9G... 🕑 1:39 122
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Either that, or they haven't thought it through at all. We'll see 030
Reposted by Anand MenonMadeleine Sumption @msumption.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Book available here in case you don't have a copy yet! bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/what-i...bristoluniversitypress.co.ukWhat Is Immigration Policy For?What Is Immigration Policy For?; This book explores what immigration policy seeks to achieve and why so many people end up unhappy with the outcome. Drawing on decades of research and examples from hi... 086
Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Superb, salutary piece. Let’s not get over excited about ‘associate membership’. 3123
Reposted by Anand MenonRob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The only possible explanation for getting upset by "selective schools are less white now" is racism. 1226950