Economist Podcasts The never-ending saga: Brexit delayed
Mar 22, 2019
Jeremy Cliff, who reports from Brussels for The Economist and has a keen insight into British politics, joins Miranda Johnson, Southeast Asia correspondent, to explore the latest on Brexit. They discuss the recent refusal of EU leaders to grant a three-month extension, raising stakes for the UK. Switching gears, they dive into Thailand's turbulent political landscape as it prepares for a historic election amid military influence. Lastly, learn how dubstep music is innovatively used to accelerate whiskey aging, sparking intrigue in the spirits industry.
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Brexit Delay
- EU leaders offered Theresa May a short Brexit reprieve, delaying it by a few weeks.
- This delay depends on Parliament's approval of the withdrawal agreement.
May's Acceptance
- Theresa May accepted the EU's terms, extending the Brexit departure date.
- She admitted to expressing frustration in a prior speech.
EU's Despair and Extension
- Theresa May pleaded with European leaders, but her presentation was unconvincing.
- EU leaders felt despair and offered a magnanimous extension for Britain.