This week the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint memorandum declaring that Westminster’s time is “coming to an end”. But is there a clear path to independence?

This week the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint memorandum declaring that Westminster&rsquo;s time is &ldquo;coming to an end&rdquo;. But is there a clear path to independence?

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

The Foreign Desk

Explainer 535: Could Andy Burnham be the UK’s last prime minister?

The United Arab Emirates’ pitch has always been: you are safe here. This year, that changed. We go to Dubai to examine how the UAE prepared for conflict and its plans for peace.

The United Arab Emirates&rsquo; pitch has always been: you are safe here. This year, that changed. We go to Dubai to examine how the UAE prepared for conflict and its plans for peace.

Live from the Arab Media Summit: The UAE’s new role in war and peace

TheAfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt tweaked a nerve in Germany and across Europe. We examine how it won, its leaders’ plans and the media’s role in the rise of the far right.

The AfD&rsquo;s victory in Saxony-Anhalt tweaked a nerve in Germany and across Europe. We examine how it won, its leaders&rsquo; plans and the media&rsquo;s role in the rise of the far right.

The firewall falls: what does the AfD’s breakthrough mean for Europe? 

Explainer 534: Jamaica’s government is seeking legal guidance from King Charles on receiving reparations. What issues lie at the heart of this request? And how is London likely to respond?

Explainer 534: Jamaica&rsquo;s government is seeking legal guidance from King Charles on receiving reparations. What issues lie at the heart of this request? And how is London likely to respond?

Explainer 535: Could Andy Burnham be the UK’s last prime minister?

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