Advertisement

"It's a voluntarily imposed recession..."

The UK Government has released documents relating to its "Operation Yellowhammer" preparations fo...

Share this article

16.58 12 Sep 2019


"It's a voluntarily imposed recession..."


Listen to this episode


Share this article

16.58 12 Sep 2019


The UK Government has released documents relating to its "Operation Yellowhammer" preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

The five pages published on the government website warn of a rise in public disorder, delays lasting three months at Channel crossings, "significant" electricity price rises and impacts on medicine and food supplies.

So, is it all as bad as many feared?

Ivan was joined by David Blanchflower, Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, who says that the UK have just volunteered to hurt themselves economically.


Related Episodes

225. Should we adopt a first p...

00:18:43

225. Should we adopt a first past the post system for voting?

Let Me Explain With Seán Defoe

00:18:43


Agony for Ireland after losing...

00:09:28

Agony for Ireland after losing on penalties to Czechia in Prague

The Claire Byrne Show

00:09:28


Trump extends deadline for Ira...

00:11:38

Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days

The Claire Byrne Show

00:11:38


Only biological females can co...

00:06:03

Only biological females can compete in women’s sport from the 2028 Olympics

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:03