- Former chancellor George Osborne has warned that Britain's economy has fallen off a cliff post-Brexit, arguing that rejoining the EU Customs Union is the simplest way to revive trade.
- Osborne accused political, business, and union leaders of a conspiracy of silence over the economic impact of Brexit, urging re-engagement with European neighbours on key issues.
- Defending his 2010 to 2015 coalition government's austerity record, Osborne claimed voters now view that period as stable compared to the chaos that followed.
- Osborne challenged Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch over her strategy, warning that trying to out-Reform Reform is futile and predicting a pact with Nigel Farage if needed to secure power.
- Speaking in his role as chair of the British Museum, Osborne praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham's positive approach and insisted Brexit is not the end of Britain's story with Europe.
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