David Paton

David Paton is Professor of Industrial Economics at Nottingham University Business School.

16 Jun 2020

Trade

David Paton

Finally, we can see a way out of the Brexit Groundhog Day

The mood music from negotiators Michel Barnier and David Frost does little to suggest that the EU and UK will agree a trade deal by the end of the year. And so we face yet another Brexit-related deadline, this time the June 30 date by which any extension would have to be agreed. The government […]

05 Jul 2018

Europe

David Paton

On Friday, let’s hope the Brexiteers save Theresa May from herself

In just a few days’ time, we will know whether Theresa May is going to keep her promises to leave the EU single market and the protectionist Customs Union. If the rumours around Westminster are to be believed, she planning to stay in both in all but name – effectively breaking her consistent promises made to […]

David Paton

Articles

Finally, we can see a way out of the Brexit Groundhog Day

On Friday, let’s hope the Brexiteers save Theresa May from herself