Labour is putting its plans for Britain in the hands of private finance. It could end badly

[Emrys]

4. It's in Labour's manifesto, as mentioned in the article

She's a professor - her reputation wouldn't withstand making things up, whereas future funding is something Labour (and the Tories) have been shady about during the whole campaign, and what they have said has borne out the argument she makes.

And yes, any opening up on relations with other European countries would be beneficial and no doubt help to plug the finance black hole. But with Starmer, I reckon rowing back on Brexit is very unlikely to happen in any meaningful way. It's like a throwback to the Blair years - "It's worse than you think. I really do believe in it."