The true cost of Brexit: Keir Starmer to cost taxpayer £22BILLION a year in pursuit of rejoining EU?

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As Westminster returns from the Easter recess, the debate over Britain’s relationship with the European Union has reignited. In this episode of Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope sits down with key figures from both sides of the Brexit divide to discuss the potential "dynamic alignment" of UK and EU rules and what it means for British sovereignty.

Matthew Elliott, former Chief Executive of the Vote Leave campaign, raises the alarm over what he describes as a "Rejoin Trap." He argues that Sir Keir Starmer’s pursuit of a "EU Reset" could come with an eye-watering price tag of £22 billion per year—a figure he calculates based on the loss of the UK’s former rebate and inflationary costs. Elliott further warns that the government may use controversial "Henry VIII clauses" to bypass Parliamentary scrutiny, potentially tethering the UK to Brussels' legislation indefinitely.

Later in the program, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey offers a different perspective. He outlines his party's push for a return to the Customs Union to reduce bureaucracy for British businesses and calls for a rebuilding of trust with international partners. Sir Ed also critiques the current government's diplomatic strategy and shares his candid views on the global impact of a potential second Donald Trump presidency.

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