With summer in full swing and Westminster in recess, it might be tempting to take time off and not think about Brexit for a few weeks, but that’s not the way to head off arguably the biggest disaster this country has faced since World War II. That said, our monthly Pulse of Europe (held on … More Feeling the Pulse
Postcards from the 48% is a compelling full-length (114 mins) documentary that gives voice to the 16 million (a.k.a. the 48%) who voted Remain in the 2016 Referendum but who now feel trampled upon in the mad romp towards a full British Brexit. Bafta-nominated director David Nicholas Wilkinson travelled throughout the UK interviewing people about … More ‘Wish EU were here to stay!’ say the voices in Postcards from the 48%
A further EU referendum – a People’s Vote on any final Brexit deal – is now on the agenda. As a disastrous No Deal Brexit looms, support for a fresh referendum grows. But referendums are rarely used in Britain. Can a referendum result meaningfully represent ‘the will of the people’? Can referendums reconcile conflict in … More The Will of the People? Thoughts on Democracy and Referendums in Modern Britain
Our erstwhile government is on holiday but we are not! Get ready everyone: our Summer of Action will transition into our Autumn of Anger. Please save the date for the People’s Vote March for the Future which will be held in London on Saturday, 20th October. We need to make this march bigger, louder and … More Save the Date: People’s Vote March for the Future, London, Saturday 20th October
Stuart Brown, an experienced EU trade negotiator, delivered a powerful testimony on doing trade deals at an event in Bradford-on-Avon recently that was put together by Chris Hoar. Here is a précis of his talk. Introduction There are facts and experiences. There are also experience-based predictions and opinions. This evening I’m here to talk about facts … More Objectively verifiable Brexit
Our next Pulse of Europe will focus on the People’s Vote campaign. With every passing day, Brexit is being revealed to be a complete catastrophe. It’s painfully clear that our weak, disgraceful government has no viable plan. Theresa May is hanging by a thread and preparing for No Deal, threatened by the far-right Brexiteers. Parliament has … More Special People’s Vote Pulse of Europe, Sunday 5th August, meet at Bath Abbey Churchyard, 2 – 4 PM
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