Jonathan Arnott

Jonathan Arnott is a former British member of the European Parliament. He is now a writer, publisher, and political consultant who has authored books on Brexit and chess. His fields of expertise include education and finance. Follow him on Twitter @JonathanArnott

Time to wall ourselves off as China did? UK’s ineffective border control is weakest link in fight against Covid-19 Opinion
Whilst China’s draconian measures, harshly criticized by the western media, are beating the coronavirus, Britain is importing it. We can’t possibly hope to defeat the virus with insecure borders.
Mar 10, 2020 18:39
Victory for freedom of speech as British court rules ex-cop’s ‘transphobic’ tweets lawful, but battle for common sense continues Opinion
After heavy-handed police action harassed a former officer over tweets merely expressing an opinion within the transgender debate, the UK High Court has ruled against the police – a rare win for free speech in the UK.
Feb 14, 2020 20:56
UK deportations to Jamaica not the ‘new Windrush,’ sending foreign rapists and murderers home shouldn’t be controversial Opinion
A contentious flight is taking 17 deportees from the UK to Jamaica after a fierce row between ministers and MPs. But unlike the Windrush scandal, these are criminals – including killers and rapists – sent away to protect society.
Feb 11, 2020 14:06
German politicians can heckle the AfD as Nazis, or they can work with them… not both Opinion
I’ve been a politician. I know hypocrisy when I see it. And as German lawmakers in Thuringia broke their self-imposed ‘taboo’ around the AfD at the recent election in the state, the whole thing reeks of hypocrisy.
Feb 6, 2020 13:07
It’s a trap: Brussels’ barmy plan for Brexit Britain’s EU trade Opinion
The European Union’s trade demands aren’t what you’d expect of a serious negotiating partner, but control-freakery designed to force the UK into submission and subservience to EU laws.
Feb 3, 2020 16:24
As Brexit finally happens tonight, a warning to Boris Johnson, don’t tie us back in to the EU! Opinion
If the UK ‘plays it safe’ by copying EU rules after Brexit, we will lose almost everything gained by leaving the European Union and the general public won’t forgive the Prime Minister.
Jan 31, 2020 08:00
The banana skin of Catalan politics: How the trial of ex-police chief Trapero risks further inflaming tensions over independence Opinion
I’m far from convinced that jailing the former Catalan chief of police, Josep Lluis Trapero, would be a sensible way to calm down political tensions between Catalonia and the rest of Spain.
Jan 20, 2020 16:31
Ripping the heart out of Labour’s heartlands: How Johnson snatched working-class towns from under Corbyn’s nose Opinion
No wonder working-class towns are abandoning Labour: the ‘threat’ of Thatcher is 40 years old; the threat of Jeremy Corbyn becoming prime minister was real and present only yesterday.
Dec 13, 2019 15:04
Does Boris Johnson really want a general election, or does he have something else in mind? Opinion
Boris Johnson’s attempt to call a general election is a clever subterfuge. It’s not about Corbyn, or even about a general election. It’s actually a calculated plan for Brexit.
Oct 25, 2019 12:34
It’s their JOB! MPs shouldn’t complain about having no time to read Brexit bill Opinion
MPs claim they haven’t got time to read the Brexit Withdrawal Bill. As a former legislator myself, here’s why I have little sympathy for their complaints.
Oct 22, 2019 13:49

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