Referendum – Page 3 – Bath for Europe

Gina Miller: “We must reach out to the other side of the debate”

September 10, 2018

Tenacious campaigner and vocal Brexit opponent Gina Miller captivated and inspired the packed house at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution on 5th September at the sell-out event hosted by Mr. B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. In a candid conversation with Jessica Johannesson Gaitán, she discussed her book Rise, speaking with verve and humour … More Gina Miller: “We must reach out to the other side of the debate”

Students speak out at Back to School Pulse of Europe

September 9, 2018

‘Back to School’ was the theme of September’s Pulse of Europe, the monthly rally organised by Bath for Europe, on Sunday 2ndSeptember. With a focus on education, opportunities and research, young people were invited to address the crowd about the impact Brexit could have on them and their future. Local students Lucy, Alex Jensen and … More Students speak out at Back to School Pulse of Europe

Why we need a People’s Vote

September 8, 2018

“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

Brexit, what leaving on the WTO rules will mean, featuring Jason Hunter, former international trade negotiator, Trowbridge, Wednesday 26th September, 7pm

August 25, 2018

Hear from an actual international trade negotiator on how the various ways of leaving the European Union will affect us all, including trading solely on WTO rules. Jason Hunter is a former international trade negotiator, with billions of pounds of deals under his belt. Specialising in the legal and commercial relationship with the EU, UK … More Brexit, what leaving on the WTO rules will mean, featuring Jason Hunter, former international trade negotiator, Trowbridge, Wednesday 26th September, 7pm

Engaging with the public in Frome

August 20, 2018

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

‘Wish EU were here to stay!’ say the voices in Postcards from the 48%

August 15, 2018

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%