Tag: Referendum

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

Interview and book-signing with Gina Miller, Wednesday 5th September, 19:00 at BRLSI, 16- 18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN

June 25, 2018

Fantastic news! Our good friends at Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights are thrilled to be bringing the inspiring campaigner Gina Miller to Bath for an interview and to launch her book: ‘Rise’. This will be an unmissable event and is sure to sell out quickly. Book your tickets now! Tickets are £6 for adults … More Interview and book-signing with Gina Miller, Wednesday 5th September, 19:00 at BRLSI, 16- 18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN

The Will of the People? Panel discussion on Wednesday 6 June, 18:45 – 20:15, BRLSI, Bath

June 4, 2018

The panel is a public roundtable and is intended to address democracy in modern Britain. The speakers will be Amelia Womack, Deputy Leader of the Green Party; Robin McAlpine, Director of Commonweal; Dr. John Rees, co-founder of the ‘Stop the War’ coalition and Bath for Europe’s Ian Bartle, PhD.  The panel will be chaired by … More The Will of the People? Panel discussion on Wednesday 6 June, 18:45 – 20:15, BRLSI, Bath

Dr Mike Galsworthy & Stuart Brown: Concerned about Brexit? Thursday, 21 June, 19:00 – 21:30, Bradford-on-Avon

May 19, 2018

The dynamic and inspiring Dr Mike Galsworthy is coming to Bradford-on-Avon! He is a friend of Bath for Europe, one of the most visible Remain campaigners and a driving force behind Scientists for EU and Healthier in EU. Mike will share the stage with Stuart Brown, who has worked extensively with the European Union. This … More Dr Mike Galsworthy & Stuart Brown: Concerned about Brexit? Thursday, 21 June, 19:00 – 21:30, Bradford-on-Avon

UK preview of Postcards from the 48%, Thursday 5th July, 18:00, Little Theatre Cinema, Bath

April 29, 2018

Postcards from the 48% is a documentary film made by and featuring those who voted Remain, the 48%, to show the other 27 EU Member States that it was far from a landslide victory and just why we are fighting to stay part of the EU. Bath has been chosen as the location for its … More UK preview of Postcards from the 48%, Thursday 5th July, 18:00, Little Theatre Cinema, Bath

Town hall meeting on impact of Brexit attracts diverse audience

April 18, 2018

  Brexit and its implications for the broader BANES community was the theme of a debate on 12th April organised by Bath for Europe and Leave 2Remain. The two non-party political groups are staunchly pro-Remain but the pioneering event was conceived to bring both Leavers and Remainers together to talk about issues that matter to … More Town hall meeting on impact of Brexit attracts diverse audience