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Our lives in Spain are changing, no matter how you view Brexit
While Brexit divides still run deep the reality for those on both sides is that their lives in Spain are soon going to change as transition nears an end, writes Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain. On the last day of June, the deadline for the Brexit transition period...
Bremainers Ask ….. Joan Pons Laplana
Nurse/activist Joan Pons Laplana is originally from Barcelona and has lived in the UK since 2000. He has spearheaded a number of campaigns, including Kissing Goodbye to Sepsis, for which he won the BJN Nurse of the Year award in 2018. Since the Brexit referendum Joan...
The New Normality
Now that the coronavirus crisis is under control, Spain has entered a new de-escalation phase. After 14 weeks of strict lockdown measures, the ‘state of alert’ finally ended at midnight on June 21. The new phase, known as the “new normality”, sees the lifting of...
If Brits visit Spain let’s hope they follow the guidelines
The news that Brits can now visit Spain has been greeted with mixed emotions, writes Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain group.After 14 weeks of lockdown measures, including several extensions requested by Pedro Sanchez, the ‘state of alert’ in Spain is...
Lockdown in Spain
REGULAR UPDATES: On 14 March 2020, Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez announced the lockdown to the nation, effectively banning people from leaving their homes except to go to work or buy essential supplies.
When will Brits in Spain feel brave enough to risk a trip ‘back home’?
After months of lockdown we are all keen to visit our loved ones 'back home'. This week, Sue Wilson examines the dilemma facing those considering a trip back to the UK. A few weeks ago, when the end of lockdown was a distant dream, I wrote about having...
“No significant areas of progress” in latest Brexit talks.
The UK government remains firmly set against any extension to the transition period, regardless of the Covid crisis and Michel Barnier’s comments that “our door is open” to a one or two-year delay, writes Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain. Before the EU/UK...
Bremainers Ask ….. Jessica Simor QC
Jessica is recognised as one of the country’s leading specialists in public/regulatory, EU and human rights law, and has particular experience in data protection, tax, regulatory/competition law and in civil liberties work.Jessica represented the second...
Europe Day 9th May- Bremainers Celebrate with Memories
Europe Day is held on 9 May every year in celebration of peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic 'Schuman declaration'. At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of...
What will Brits in Spain need to get ‘settled status’?
Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain provides some reassurance for British people resident in Spain. With the British government pushing its controversial Immigration Bill through parliament last week, the focus was on the rights of EU citizens. In particular,...
Coronavirus is the perfect scapegoat, even for Brexit
Sue Wilson analyses the latest round of post-Brexit trade negotiations and the obvious need for an extension to the transition period. A further round of trade negotiations between the UK and EU ended on Friday, without any noticeable progress. The talks...
UK needed an exit strategy, they got another slogan!
Sue Wilson compares the mixed messages from Downing Street with the clear road map issued by the Spanish government.This week, Spain takes another tentative step towards lifting its lockdown restrictions. Many regions are entering the new “Phase 1”, with further...
Mixed emotions on stepping out …..
As I stepped outside my front door on Saturday, after weeks of lockdown, it was with mixed emotions. Like millions of people across Spain, I was eagerly anticipating my first walk, having been no further than the rubbish bins for seven weeks. Sharing the...
Bremainers Ask ….. Ian Dunt
Ian Dunt is editor of Politics.co.uk, author of Brexit: What The Hell Happens Now? and a host on the Remainiacs podcast. His new book, How To Be A Liberal, is out later this year. Ruth Woodhouse :Do you feel that the current coronavirus situation is...
Now is not the time to go it alone
On Friday April 24th, Michel Barnier held a press conference in Brussels to report on trade negotiations between the UK and EU. The virtual talks took place last week, with two further rounds of negotiations scheduled for the weeks beginning May 11th and...
Coronavirus and Brexit – time to delay?
Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain calls for the UK to extend the Brexit transition period so it can focus resources on beating the coronavirus. 'Brexit has, quite rightly, not topped anyone’s priority list recently, either in the UK or EU. Most resources are...
Bremainers Post Lockdown Dreams
We asked our members what they are looking forward to after lockdown ends in Spain - not just the big things, but the little things too. The response was overwhelming, so many thanks to everyone that responded. Let's hope we don't have too long a wait for a safe...
Bremain Members in Lockdown
The following selection of statements express, in their own words, some thoughts, anxieties & concerns expressed by Bremain members with regard to the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown in Spain. “I worry that with my husband & I both being over 65, we...
Bremainers Ask ……. Revisited Part Three
With the changing political landscape, Bremain invited former contributors to our Bremainers Ask feature for their thoughts on the subject. Before the current coronavirus crisis, we asked them to comment on where we are now, how they see things moving...
Bremainers Ask ….Naomi Smith, CEO Best for Britain
Naomi Smith has been CEO of Best for Britain since June 2019, having previously served as its COO.Immediately before joining Best for Britain, Naomi was Executive Director of Campaigns at the business lobby group London First, where she organised the...
Coronavirus Info & Links
Coronavirus Info & Links Bremain in Spain has collated a wealth of information and advice to keep you updated throughout the current Coronavirus pandemic. This information includes basic protective methods, emergency contact numbers, and a host of useful links to...
Bremainers Ask Revisited Part Two
With the changing political landscape, Bremain invited former contributors to our Bremainers Ask feature for their thoughts on the subject. We asked them to comment on where we are now, how they see things moving forward and what we pro-Europeans should be focusing on...
March in Malaga – Bremain Annual Strategy Meeting & AGM
On Saturday 7 March, the Bremain Council gathered together for our annual strategy meeting, to discuss every aspect of Bremain business. The most important agenda item was determining our goals, aims and strategies for our short/medium term future. We came...
Bremainers Ask ….. Richard Wilson
Richard Wilson was one of the founding members of Leeds for Europe in January 2017. He is currently Chair of the group, which has grown to become one of the leading pro-EU campaign groups in the UK. He was heavily involved in organising the Great...