Right Wing Watch newsletter, Week 3 January 2022
Exposing what the right have been up to this week…
Brexit
The Tory government’s problems on trade just got worse
‘The US snubbed them on the issue of ending tariffs on UK imported steel and aluminium’
Carole Cadwalladr in court today to fight defamation claim by Brexit backer Arron Banks
Whatever the outcome of the ruling, it will have far-reaching consequences for public interest journalism in our country.
UK manufacturers warn Brexit changes will elevate soaring costs in 2022
Manufacturers in Britain are voicing concerns that Brexit will create additional costs for British industry.
Voters think the government is doing a bad job on almost every major issue facing the country
On the NHS, 70 percent say the government is doing a bad job, while on crime 59 percent say the government is performing badly.
Prof Prem Sikka: The Tory government has used the cover of Brexit for its never-ending class wars
‘Promises can enrol people but many can’t easily be delivered.’
Brexit anniversary: 60% of people think UK’s EU departure has gone badly wrong
From shortages of HGV drivers to tackle the petrol crisis, to empty supermarket shelves, 2021 has been awash with Brexit disruption. It comes as little surprise that six in ten voters say Brexit has gone badly wrong.
New Brexit minister said exiting EU would be an economic disaster
Liz Truss is a former Remainer who announced a series of dismal warnings about the consequences of Brexit during the 2016 referendum campaign.
Lord Frost’s resignation shows how Boris Johnson’s Brexit chickens are coming home to roost
‘The writing was on the wall months ago when Joe Biden closed the door on any quick trade deal with the UK and warned Johnson about risking the Good Friday Agreement.’
Government faces legal action over Home Office’s treatment of EU citizens in UK
A statutory body created to protect the rights of EU citizens living in Britain post-Brexit has launched a legal challenge against the Home Office.