Author: ianbartle

‘Brexit: can it be stopped?’ Stephen Dorrell and Andrew Adonis, Bath, Monday August 5th 2019.

August 7, 2019

“Brexit: can it be stopped?” was the topic of discussion at a Bath for Europe event on Monday 5th August at Widcombe Social Club. Stephen Dorrell and Andrew Adonis, Chair and Vice-Chair respectively of the European Movement, addressed a packed audience who had gathered to hear their views on the newly formed Boris Johnson government … More ‘Brexit: can it be stopped?’ Stephen Dorrell and Andrew Adonis, Bath, Monday August 5th 2019.

Headline Speakers for the March – Gary Lineker, Patrick Stewart and … John Major?

July 19, 2019

Dream-ticket headline speakers for our next march: Gary Lineker, Patrick Stewart/Captain Jean-Luc Picard of USS Enterprise, and … John Major! I have never ever voted Tory. But there was one Tory speech last week which I am cheering energetically. First, however, let’s give the red-flag-wavers a bit of a hand-clap. After a million hours of … More Headline Speakers for the March – Gary Lineker, Patrick Stewart and … John Major?

People’s Vote South West Region Rally, Saturday 29 June, 12:00-13:00 (doors open 11:00), Cheltenham Town Hall

June 23, 2019

Join People’s Vote on Saturday 29th June as celebrities, political leaders, and hundreds of friendly faces come together in Cheltenham. Prepare to be moved and inspired as we celebrate our region, tell the truth about the impact of Brexit, and deliver a message loud and clear to the likes of Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage … More People’s Vote South West Region Rally, Saturday 29 June, 12:00-13:00 (doors open 11:00), Cheltenham Town Hall

“Let’s get it done,” says Theresa May, but Brexit difficulties have only just begun, according to Sir Ivan Rogers in a talk in Bath

March 13, 2019

“Let’s get it done,” Theresa May said about her Brexit deal on March 8th, just days before it was soundly defeated by MPs on 12th March. I’m sure many people wish the European question and Brexit would go away. I certainly do. So much time and energy are being wasted on Brexit when there are … More “Let’s get it done,” says Theresa May, but Brexit difficulties have only just begun, according to Sir Ivan Rogers in a talk in Bath

Deal or no deal? A comment on Jason Hunter’s talks on Brexit and trading on WTO terms

October 7, 2018

On consecutive evenings recently, I attended fascinating talks by Jason Hunter, Stuart Brown and Graham Hughes on Brexit and the implications of leaving the EU with no deal. The talks included vivid descriptions of the chaotic and destructive consequences of a no deal situation in many sectors. It was clear that they see a no … More Deal or no deal? A comment on Jason Hunter’s talks on Brexit and trading on WTO terms