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The Will of the People? Thoughts on Democracy and Referendums in Modern Britain

August 1, 2018

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

Save the Date: People’s Vote March for the Future, London, Saturday 20th October

July 30, 2018

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

Objectively verifiable Brexit

July 29, 2018

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

Special People’s Vote Pulse of Europe, Sunday 5th August, meet at Bath Abbey Churchyard, 2 – 4 PM

July 21, 2018

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

Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP – Brexit: Clarity or Smoke and Mirrors?, 20 September, 7 – 9 PM, Roper Theatre, Hayesfield School, Bath

July 16, 2018

Bath for Europe are delighted to present Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP, speaking in Bath for the first time. This is a rare opportunity to listen to and pose questions to one of the key figures in the ongoing Brexit drama. Barrister Dominic Grieve QC has been the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield since 1997, … More Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP – Brexit: Clarity or Smoke and Mirrors?, 20 September, 7 – 9 PM, Roper Theatre, Hayesfield School, Bath

Bath for Europe rallies 200+ supporters for People’s Vote March

June 30, 2018

It was an energising and affirming day in the company of many tens of thousands of like-minded people. For those of us who have been campaigning hard to stop Brexit, it was a deeply validating experience. Bath for Europe was truly a force to be reckoned with at the #PeoplesVoteMarch in London on #StopBrexitSaturday, 23 … More Bath for Europe rallies 200+ supporters for People’s Vote March