Matthew Jeffery: The Long Read – Brexit Didn’t Fail. We Failed Brexit
Matthew Jeffery discusses the implications of Brexit on Britain's economy and political landscape. He argues that Brexit has not delivered the promised benefits and that the UK has struggled to define its economic strategy outside the EU. The Labour Party is positioning itself to capitalize on the perceived failures of Brexit, advocating for closer ties with Europe.
- ▪Matthew Jeffery highlights that Brexit has not resulted in the expected economic benefits for Britain.
- ▪Labour leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, are advocating for rebuilding relationships with Europe and view Brexit as a strategic error.
- ▪The article suggests that the Conservative government has failed to articulate a clear economic vision post-Brexit.
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Matthew Jeffery is one of Britain’s most experienced global talent and recruitment leaders, with more than 25 years advising boards and C-suite executives on workforce strategy, skills, and productivity. Before anyone sighs, this is not another pro-Brexit or rejoin rant. No reviewing election slogans, battle buses or returning to the fevered atmosphere of the referendum. The 2016 vote settled the big question. The real issue today is simpler: Did Brexit work? Did it fail? Or did Britain simply never decide what to do with it? A new political narrative is shaping. Britain’s economy has underperformed, Brexit delivered nothing and closer EU alignment is the only answer. Sir Keir Starmer has made this clear.
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