Bath MP says current Brexit situation is “chaos”

Bath for Europe’s monthly rally on Sunday 4th November focused on the most recent Brexit developments and the damage Brexit would do to the NHS. The weather was grey and drizzly, matching the mood of the country as Brexit rumbles on leaving questions but providing few answers. Bath MP Wera Hobhouse addressed members of campaign … More Bath MP says current Brexit situation is “chaos”

Our national identity threatened? Really?

I’ve been thinking about two of the main claims of Leave voters, namely that continued membership of the EU “threatens our national identity” (yes, “our” because I, originally from Italy, also have British nationality), and that we’ll be better off when we no longer have to “take orders from Brussels”. I’m thinking about the six … More Our national identity threatened? Really?

Urgent for BANES residents: Sign the e-petition to table the motion supporting a People’s Vote

Did you know local councils can also play a key role in helping to persuade the MPs they work with every day to support a People’s Vote? Across the UK, anti-Brexit campaigners are encouraging their local councils to pass motions or resolutions in support of a People’s Vote. Councils who have already done this include Oxford, Hammersmith & … More Urgent for BANES residents: Sign the e-petition to table the motion supporting a People’s Vote

Panel Discussion: What Does the EU Do for Us? Friday 30th November, 7 – 9 pm, Hayesfield Lower School Main Hall, Brougham Hayes, Bath

Please join Bath for Europe for a very exciting and thought-provoking evening with four outstanding South West female politicians. We are thrilled to be hosting a panel discussion with your South West MEPs discussing the benefits of our EU membership. Our panelists are three of the most passionate anti-Brexit MEPs: Molly Scott Cato (Green), Clare Moody … More Panel Discussion: What Does the EU Do for Us? Friday 30th November, 7 – 9 pm, Hayesfield Lower School Main Hall, Brougham Hayes, Bath

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

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