The consequences of a “no deal” Brexit are so catastrophic that it is almost inconceivable that a serious politician would allow it to happen […]
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Brexit will increase the UK’s vulnerability to the impact of climate change
The British government is overwhelmed by Brexit. Preparations and negotiations are consuming the bulk of many government departments’ time and attention, leaving them little scope to properly address other urgent […]
Martin McKee: The Brexit withdrawal agreement has important implications for the NHS and public health
It is still possible that some version of Theresa May’s proposed deal may come to pass. And if it does, what are the implications for health? […]
Christina Pagel: Doctors and nurses can have an influence on Brexit to help protect the NHS
If nurses and doctors believe that the NHS will get worse after Brexit, they should spread this message—it could change minds, says Christina Pagel […]
Rachel Clarke: Why, as a doctor, I support an informed People’s Vote
Is there anything in the world more boring than Brexit? I know, I know. I can’t bear it either. But this week might just be crunch time. Please, for a […]
Brexit won’t build a physical wall, but the boundaries it will create will be significant
Anna Schumann, a German junior doctor based in the UK, reflects on how Brexit has affected her […]
There is no version of Brexit which will benefit the NHS—only varying degrees of harm
Sarah Wollaston and Paul Williams say why they are tabling an amendment in favour of a People’s Vote […]
Martin McKee: Salzburg—what next for Brexit?
For close observers of the Brexit process, the only thing that was surprising about the EU’s rejection of the so-called Chequers deal at the European Council meeting at Salzburg was […]
Public health must not slip off the radar during Brexit negotiations
Grace Norman and Mark Weiss Earlier this year, when the then EU (Withdrawal) Bill was debated at length in the House of Lords, the Faculty of Public Health found itself […]
Martin McKee: Theresa May is right. “No deal is better than a bad deal” …. for the European Union
The impact of a “no deal” on the NHS and medical research will be immediate […]