{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bridge: a Disagreeing Well podcast","title":"10 years on from Brexit – is it time we rejoined the EU? With Madeleina Kay and Peter Heaton-Jones ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2261,"description":"How can we disagree well about the UK's future? In this episode of The Bridge: A Disagreeing Well Podcast from UCL and Students’ Union UCL, we examine the long-term impact of Brexit 10 years after the referendum. \nWhile the past decade has brought significant shifts in trade, immigration, and sovereignty, the debate remains deeply polarised. Some view the current economic landscape as proof that the decision was a mistake, while others maintain that Britain is only beginning to find its feet as a sovereign nation. \nIn this episode of The Bridge we dive into the heart of this divide. We explore the practical realities of rejoining the bloc versus the potential risks of entering another decade of political instability. \nUCL student host Diego Lacheze-Beer facilitates a conversation between two guests who both recognize the challenges of the last decade but disagree profoundly on the road ahead: \nMadeleina Kay, artist, campaigner, and Youth Engagement Officer for the Young European Movement, argues that Brexit has disproportionately damaged the prospects of young people. She advocates for a step-by-step alignment with the EU, viewing full membership as the ultimate path to a better future. Peter Heaton-Jones, a former Conservative MP and public affairs professional, voted to remain in 2016 but now believes rejoining would be \"nonsensical\" and damaging. He suggests that the UK can reclaim many benefits, such as youth mobility and research collaboration, through specific negotiations without the \"protracted process\" of rejoining. Our resident UCL expert mediator, Dr. Melanie Garson, utilised techniques to help the guests look past the \"remain vs. leave\" labels to find the underlying values at play. She encouraged the guests to step into each other's shoes, helping them acknowledge the human impact of the debate - from the \"cruel\" reality of divided families to the economic need for national stability. \nKey takeaways from this episode: Is it time for a second Brexit...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Kchew2b4UxxOxLrnJgwXGAWWodsT7kwKdMHBeEgb8xU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWM4/MmE4MjI5M2Y2NGVh/NTI4YWFjZTMxNDQw/YTlhNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}