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The UK is getting it wrong on immigration – that must change
A new report highlights that there is another way possible on immigration that will benefit everyone, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. When I first wrote about the anti-migrant policies of the Home Office in 2022, I had hoped that, come...
Events 2026
20 June – National Rejoin March IVIn person – London – 12.00 – 16.00 BSTTo mark the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Bremain will be marching in support of rejoining the EU.New route from Temple Tube Station to Parliament Square.More information hereJoin...
Bremain Glossary of Terms
There have been many legislative and administrative changes since Brexit, and keeping up to date with the terminology can be difficult. Here, we have put together a Glossary of Terms which we hope will make things easier to understand and to refer to if needed. We...
Bremainers Ask – January 2026 Hopes and Fears for 2026 – Part 2
We asked 6 former Bremainers Ask contributors to tell us their hopes and fears for the new year. In December, we heard from Gina Miller, Zoe Gardner and Naomi Smith. Now it’s the men’s turn ……. Anand Menon – Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs,...
Reform UK are hiring!
Any resemblance to a genuine political recruitment advert is entirely coincidental, and deeply regrettable, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. Have you ever fancied yourself as a member of parliament? Or perhaps you’ve dreamed of a role in your...
Fixing Brexit’s damage isn’t ‘betrayal’
Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. Open any right-wing media and you’ll observe the stale and erroneous cry of...
Bremainers Ask….. Hopes and Fears for 2026 Part One
We asked six former Bremainers Ask contributors to tell us their hopes and fears for 2026. We are delighted to share insights from three of them:Naomi Smith FCMA, Chief Executive Best for Britain 2025 was a geopolitical marathon for Britain, and for all of us working...
Trump’s authoritarian threat to Europe and the UK
Earlier this year, we reported on a talk given by Professor Christina Pagel of University College London (UCL) at a Grassroots for Europe webinar about the Trump Action Tracker project, documenting the systematic dismantling of democratic institutions in the United...
BREMAIN IN SPAIN STATEMENT RE HOME OFFICE’S PROPOSED IMMIGRATION POLICY
Bremain in Spain are strongly opposed to the Home Office’s latest immigration proposals. Not only are the proposals cruel, divisive and extreme, but they are likely to cause resident migrants unnecessary disquiet, even fear. In addition, they will have little or no...
Events 2025
20 December – Better with EULivestream – 16:00 - 23:59 GMTChristmas Special telethon, with comedy, live music acts, a quiz & political commentaryHosted By: Ben Chambers, Lee RuddMore information here16 December – Institute for GovernmentOnline – 12.30 – 13.30...
Bremainers Ask…… The Bremain Council
Bremain's AGM took place online on Saturday 22 November. Vice Chair Lisa Burton presented our Annual Report and Chair Sue Wilson talked about our goals and strategy for the coming year. For the Q&A session, members were invited to put questions to the Bremain...
Rejoin Ramble
Next year, from Saturday 23 May to Friday 5 June, the National Rejoin March are planning an extra special event. The Rejoin Ramble will see the NRM team of Peter Corr, Clare Hall and Ceira Sergeant walk 255 miles from London to Brussels. On arrival, they will deliver...
Bremainers Ask…. Marsha de Cordova MP
Marsha de Cordova has been the Labour MP for Battersea since 2017, serving in Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Secretary for Women and Equalities. She is a member of the Socialist Campaign Group and has been Second Church Estates Commissioner since 2024. Marsha...
Proud to work closely with the British Embassy to keep you informed
Check in regularly for all the latest information for British citizens living in Spain or just visiting.The European Entry System On 12 October 2025, the EU introduced the new border checks system, which will be phased in over the next six-months. In Spain, the first...
Strengthening The Institutions We Rely On
by Helen Johnston for Yorkshire Bylines A new report finds that the UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation. Earlier this month, we reported on a talk by Professor Christina Pagel of University College London (UCL) at a Grassroots for...
Bremainers Ask ….. Edwin Hayward
Edwin Hayward is an author and political commentator, probably best known for his book 'Slaying Brexit Unicorns', in which he debunks many of the myths surrounding Brexit. His work has appeared in Byline Times and The New European/World and many other publications....
What’s in a flag?
EU flags lit up the Proms as far-right riots marred Westminster – two visions of Britain, one of unity, the other of hate, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Saturday 13 September, it was my pleasure to join the Thank EU for the Music team...
Bremainers Ask ……. Zoe Gardner
Zoe is an independent researcher, campaigner and commentator on immigration and asylum policy in the UK and Europe. She regularly contributes to political and media debates promoting a positive, evidence-backed alternative vision of how to manage migration well for...
Resisting the Trump assault: will American democracy survive and what can we do to help?
Trump’s assault on democracy is real and escalating – Europe should be alarmed, warns ex-diplomat Alex Hall Hall in a recent webinar, writes Bremain Treasurer Helen Johnston for Yorkshire Bylines. On 8 July, Grassroots for Europe hosted a webinar on the current...
EU Passport checks finally go digital
The European Union’s new entry/exit system (EES) replaces passport stamping with facial recognition technology and fingerprint ID, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.After numerous delays, the European Union’s new entry/exit system (EES) will...
Votes for Life – Improving Representation for Brits Abroad
Improving registration for overseas voters The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is developing a new service to enable Britons voting in UK elections from abroad to renew their voter registration digitally. To ensure user satisfaction, and...
Democracy on the Brink in Georgia
“Democracy can collapse faster than we think”: urgent warnings from Georgia spotlight rising authoritarian threats across Europe and the West, writes Bremain Treasurer Helen Johnston for Yorkshire Bylines. On 8 July, Grassroots for Europe hosted a Round Table webinar...
Bremainers Ask ……. Ben Chambers
Ben Chambers is a musician, arranger and producer and is the voice behind the popular Pro-EU Radio Show and Podcast 'SMR' (Single Minded Rejoiners ).Susan Scarrott : You've had some amazing special guests on SMR over the years. Is there anyone you are still longing to...
Crackdown on Palestine protesters sparks outrage across UK
Protesters face arrest for wearing pro-Palestine badges as UK cracks down on dissent amid growing global outcry over Israel’s actions in Gaza, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.Ever since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza, protesters have been...