I’m still angry, angrier with every day that goes by with the reasons for where we are, the madness of it all and the damage it will wreak on me, my family and the generations to come. I work for a multinational company, selling its wares to Europe and 40 other countries around the world. … More Why Brexit would be so damaging – do the maths!
A number of our group spend considerable time on the streets of Bath, leafleting commuters and passers-by or speaking to people at our street stall. More often than not, our experiences are positive. We’ve had people thank us, even hug us, and have thought-provoking, enlightening conversations with us. Only a minority of encounters turn nasty. Such … More Dear Mr Angry-Brexiter-in-the-Street
No, that doesn’t mean dropping the issue. Far from it. But let’s not use that made-up, nonsensical, toxic word. Rather, it is time to have a grown-up conversation about the UK’s position within the EU. In fact, while we are at it, let’s drop the acronyms and abbreviations altogether. Let’s call things by their full … More Let’s stop talking about Brexit
Although now retired, my background is in manufacturing industry and I have been involved in exporting very high added value machines all over the world. I was also a member, for six years, of the joint FCO/DTI – as it was then – British Trade International – now UKTI – responsible for Government promotion of … More Foreign trade requires political honesty
Alan Champneys reflects on the factors that caused many people to vote for Brexit and how to change the mindset of an electorate. … More We need to point out to people, with humility, that it is OK to change your mind.
Two perspectives on Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn’s recent visit to Bristol to speak to party members: one from one of the peaceful pro-EU demonstrators outside, the other from inside the room. Last Friday a group of about 20 of us from Bath for Europe and Bristol for Europe staged a peaceful protest outside a pre-arranged … More Nearly meeting Jeremy – time for the Labour party to clarify its position
Bath for Europe 