Britain could be forced to make radically greater payments into the EU if the country reverses Brexit. Calculations by the Bow Group think tank suggest the UK's gross contribution could hit between £28billion and £41billion if the country signs back up. That figure would dwarf the £14.4billion paid in 2019, working on the assumption that Brussels would never agree to restore Margaret Thatcher's permanent rebate. Thatcher's former aide Lord Redwood warned that the country cannot afford the move, saying: "The UK would need to impose a large new tax; we cannot afford to go in." Former UKIP deputy leader David Campbell Bannerman went even further, insisting: “We would be mad to rejoin and anyone trying to rejoin should be prosecuted for misconduct in public office.” Bow Group chairman Ben Harris-Quinney claimed Labour is quietly setting Britain on a path back into the bloc, bringing with it the euro, heavy regulations, and uncontrolled borders. And Eurosceptics pointed directly to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who openly backed Britain returning by declaring: “Yes of course. We need more money.” Conservative shadow foreign minister Wendy Morton questioned the priorities, arguing that Andy Burnham cannot find cash for defence yet seems comfortable handing billions to Brussels. Reform UK also warned that re-entering would betray 17.4 million voters and threaten £164billion worth of post-Brexit trade agreements. Yet pro-EU group Best for Britain dismissed the calculations as completely inaccurate, arguing the claims ignore £92billion in potential GDP growth and compare to filing a tax return without listing business expenses. A Government spokesperson insisted the figures are completely speculative and stated that ministers are focused on building an ambitious relationship with the EU to strengthen the economy. #NewsForYou

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We are deeply saddened at the passing of Ann Widdecombe, our Senior Patron Ann last addressed the Bow Group in 2022, speaking passionately in defence of free speech, an issue she saw as more important than any other Her lifelong steadfast principles serve as an eternal example to conservatives, patriots & Christians May she rest in peace