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The Federal Trust

The Federal Trust

By: The Federal Trust for Education and Research
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The Federal Trust is a research institute studying the interactions between regional, national, European and global levels of government. Founded in 1945 on the initiative of Sir William Beveridge, it has long made a powerful contribution to the study of federalism and federal systems. It has always had a particular interest in the European Union and Britain’s place in it. The Federal Trust has no allegiance to any political party. It is registered as a charity for the purposes of education and research.

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Episodes
  • Can PR End Reform and Brexit?

    Can PR End Reform and Brexit?
    Nov 7 2025

    John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the reemergence of Brexit as a topic of British political discourse. They conclude that this reemergence could be harmful to Reform's electoral prospects, but only if other parties present a coherent alternative to Brexit.

    SPEAKERS:

    John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

    Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.
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    20 mins
  • Are Labour moving against Brexit?

    Are Labour moving against Brexit?
    Oct 11 2025

    John Stevens and Brendan Donnelly discuss the political and economic advantages for the Labour Party of a more overtly pro-European policy. They suggest that a successor to Keir Starmer would be better placed to follow this policy than would the present Prime Minister.

    SPEAKERS:

    John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

    Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

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    20 mins
  • Post- Brexit UK must choose: America or Europe?

    Post- Brexit UK must choose: America or Europe?
    Sep 20 2025

    Brendan Donnelly and John Stevens discuss the choice post-Brexit Britain must make between Europe and America. They predict that the UK will opt for Europe in the medium to long term, despite the short term attractions of the “special relationship".

    SPEAKERS:

    John Stevens is the Chairman of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.

    Brendan Donnelly is the former Director of the Federal Trust and a former Conservative MEP.
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    20 mins
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