There is a large part of me so sick of what is going on in MY Country, that I just want to walk away. But I can’t. I recall that positive day after the referendum – and I mean 1975. The public’s majority feeling, for the first time for awhile, was that the UK had … More The only way forward is to vote again
The #PeoplesVoteMarch on Saturday 20th October was an exhilarating and unforgettable day. While estimates vary, at least 700,000 peaceful protestors took part in the largest march since the Stop the War demonstration in 2003. Bath alone sent nine coaches – eight of them organised by Bath for Europe, and one coach from the University of Bath’s … More Bath for Europe turns out in force for People’s Vote March
“Brexit is an exercise in self-mutilation” was the stark message delivered by the Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC, MP, who addressed an audience of over 200 people of all ages at Hayesfield School on 20th September at an event organised by Bath for Europe. Mr Grieve is a key national figure in the ongoing Brexit drama … More Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC, MP: Brexit is an exercise in self-mutilation
“We’ve had a People’s Vote.” The words come out of his mouth begrudgingly, dismissive of my entreaty to sign the petition for a People’s Vote. He walks by swiftly before I can engage any further. His response piques my curiosity. I’m used to most Leavers saying, “We’ve had a vote.” This one has claimed we’ve … More Why we need a People’s Vote
Bath for Europe started our outreach programme late last autumn, taking our Saturday street stall and loyal band of volunteers to towns in Wiltshire and Somerset with Tory MPs. We’ve been to Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Keynsham, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Chippenham, Corsham, Warminster and Trowbridge. This past Saturday we visited Frome for the first time where we … More Engaging with the public in Frome
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
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