Britain’s post-Brexit policy options

Britain’s post-Brexit policy options

June 11, 2026 · 34 min

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Gideon Rachman discusses Britain's post-Brexit policy options in relation to the US and China with guest Ben Judah.

Where should Britain stand in the great power struggle between the US and China? Does the special relationship with Washington mean anything anymore or do all roads lead back to Europe? Gideon discusses these questions with Ben Judah, former special adviser to deputy prime minister David Lammy. Clip: Channel 4 News Free links to read more on this topic: Donald Trump warns US will soon hit Iran ‘hard’ again Will Trump abandon Taiwan? It is time for a European Security Council  Britain re-entering the EU ‘an inevitability’, says Treasury minister Putin and Trump don’t have the cards Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Follow Gideon on Bluesky or X @gideonrachman.bsky.social , @gideonrachman Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Gideon Rachman

Guest: Ben Judah

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Organizations: Financial Times, Channel 4 News

Places: Britain, US, China, Europe

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