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Ep 36: Convince Me the UK Should Prioritise Relations with the EU over the US

Ep 36: Convince Me the UK Should Prioritise Relations with the EU over the US

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In this episode, we tackle a heated question: Should the UK prioritise relations with the EU over the US? We break down the future of UK foreign policy, the lasting impact of Brexit, and what’s at stake in choosing between deeper ties with Europe or the United States.In this week’s Front Page Face-Off, we explore Nigel Farage’s new economic proposal: foreign residents would pay £250,000 upon arriving in the UK and, in return, be exempt from the new Non-Dom tax rules. The funds raised would be redistributed to the UK’s poorest citizens as an annual top-up.Sound great or like it's too good to be true? We will also look at an article about Glastonbury and Kneecap's controversial appearance. In the rant room, Maya talks Jeff Bezos and his extortionate wedding in Venice that has p*ssed off all the locals. Links to articles mentioned or discussed: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jun/21/kneecaps-glastonbury-performance-not-appropriate-says-keir-starmerhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/22/reform-unveils-plan-to-top-up-poorest-workers-from-250000-fee-on-rich-uk-newcomers?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Otherhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0vjr07570ohttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/01/04/the-uks-strategic-shift-entering-external-association-with-the-united-states/https://www.techuk.org/resource/techuk-and-iti-u-s-uk-trade-deal-can-set-global-tech-agenda.htmlhttps://www.ey.com/en_uk/newsroom/2025/05/uk-fdi-projects-second-in-europe#:~:text=Fall%20in%20US%20projects%20drives,to%2018%25%20of%20European%20projectshttps://www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/who-are-britains-most-important-allies-and-partners/If you would like to comment on this week’s topic and share your views, go to Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, Instagram - all @theconvincemepodcastIf you'd like to get in touch, email us at studio@convinceme.co.ukSee you next week!Nige & MayaTimestamps: START 00:00Intro: 00:18Maya Debate Start: 01:14Nige Debate Start: 18:35FPFO: 32:38Rant Room: 42:37Leave Comments Outro: 44:49

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