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Tories: unfit for office, unfit for opposition
Based on the evidence so far, it seems the Tories are as unfit for opposition as they were for office – and they only have themselves to blame, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. On 4 July, the Conservatives suffered their worst election defeat...
Nigel Farage’s history of incitement and violent rhetoric
Farage blamed Trump’s attempted assassination on Democrats’ rhetoric, yet he’s no stranger to using the language of violence himself, writes Bremain vice Chair Lisa Burton for Yorkshire Bylines. Nigel Farage laid blame on Democrats’ rhetoric for Donald Trump’s...
Events 2024
17 July – UK in a Changing EuropeLive on Slido/You Tube – 13.00 – 14.00 BSTExploring the prospects for the European Political Community hosted by the new UK governmentSpeakers: Prof. Anand Menon, Nathalie Tocci, Ilke Toygur, Susi DennisonReserve your place here19 June...
The hypocrisy of Tommy Robinson and his fans
A squalid tale of grift and dishonesty as ‘Tommy Robinson’ is detained for immigration offences yet again, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton for Yorkshire Bylines. Last week, Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, the far-right activist, was arrested in...
Bremainers Ask… David Henig
A leading UK authority on international trade policy, David Henig is Director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), where he examines the economic and trade implications of Brexit and broader UK policy. He...
Tory wipeout or comeback?
Apparently, all the Conservatives need to turn this around is an opportunity to make their arguments – and some policies – and a magician! Bremain Chair Sue Wilson writes for Yorkshire Bylines. I doubt it will have escaped your notice but there’s an election happening...
Unite the right
As Braverman calls for her colleagues to embrace Farage, it could be argued that they’ve already been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.Across Europe, far-right groups are celebrating minor gains in the EU...
Bremainers Ask ……. Nick Harvey
Nick Harvey became CEO of European Movement UK in July 2023, having formerly served as a Liberal Democrat MP for North Devon (1992-2015) and Minister of State for the Armed Forces (2010-2012). Nick was also CEO of the Liberal Democrats, and in Parliament served on...
Votes for Life – the restoration of overseas voting rights
The Prime Minister has announced a General Election scheduled for Thursday 4 July, just 6 weeks away. If you have yet to register to vote, you will need to act quickly, as the deadline for the receipt of registration applications is Tuesday 18 June – 12 working days...
Hunt’s taxing rhetoric: empty promises and fear mongering
With the numbers not in his favour, and having run out of ideas, Hunt has opted for the classic finger pointing "look, Labour will be worse, honest!", writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.Speaking at an event in London on Friday, Chancellor Jeremy...
Deciphering Conservative Party doublespeak
Badenoch’s latest UK trade figure announcement requires more cautious reading, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton for Yorkshire Bylines. The Conservatives cannot be trusted to provide accurate information without skewing data, misleading comparisons, or indulging...
British Embassy Updates
Bremain in Spain are proud to work closely with the British Ambassador & Embassy staff to keep you informed about life in Spain. Throughout the Brexit process, the Embassy have been providing regular updates on our rights in Spain, and the necessary measures to...
Celebrating EUROPE DAY – Thursday 9 May 2024
Europe Day is an annual celebration, commemorating peace and unity across Europe and marking the anniversary of the historic Schuman declaration of 1950. Schuman’s proposal set out his ideas for a new form of political cooperation across Europe that would make...
Bremainers Ask… Liz Webster
Liz Webster is the founder of Save British Farming, established to challenge the impact of Brexit on British farming and to oppose the decline in British food, animal welfare and environmental standards. Liz was also the lead plaintiff in the 2017 Article 50 court...
The EU’s Youth Mobility Proposal
Our leaders may have been too hasty in rejecting the EU’s proposed youth mobility scheme so soon – it offered mobility, not freedom of movement.On Thursday 18 April, the European Commission proposed a new scheme allowing improved mobility for young people between the...
Elections 2024: Conservatives Ramping Up Disinformation Campaign
As the mayoral and council elections loom, evidence mounts of disinformation tactics to smear the opposition. All across England, local elections for 2600 councillors and 10 mayors
Bremainers Ask… Lord Chris Rennard MBE
Formerly the Chief Executive of the Liberal Democrat Party, Lord Rennard was elevated to the House of Lords in 1999. He was Director of Campaigns and Elections for the Liberal Democrats from 1989 to 2003 and Chief Executive of the Party from 2003 to 2009.Iain Shirlaw...
A Rose by Any Other Name?
Multi-millionaire, Richard Tice, has got his knickers in a twist over the definition of Reform UK, formerly known as the Brexit Party. Reform UK - or to give it its official Companies House title, Reform UK Party Limited – has been labelled as a far-right party, a...
‘Big Dog’ returns: is the nation ready for a Boris Johnson comeback?
As the nation anxiously awaits the announcement of a general election, hints of Boris Johnson’s return are causing a stir, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.In the run-up to the forthcoming general election, are we about to see Boris Johnson...
Bremainers Ask…… Prof. Chris Grey
Chris Grey is Emeritus Professor of Business and Management Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. He previously held professorships at Warwick and Cambridge Universities. Since 2016 he has written the Brexit & Beyond Blog, and he is the author of Brexit...
New Frontex deal: closing the gap with the EU
The new Frontex deal signals that the UK is continuing cooperative relations with its neighbours – this can only work in both parties’ favour, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. A new Frontex border deal aimed at reducing the number of small...
‘Stop! Think Fraud’ – perhaps the government should take its own advice
The government has gained another ‘X’ community note for its ‘Stop! Think Fraud’ campaign – if only it had been more careful itself, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. The Home Office has launched a campaign with the slogan ‘Stop! Think Fraud’...
Liz Truss and her Popular Conservatives are just another populist con
The launch of the splinter group the Popular Conservatives last week was met with derision. But their mission is both tired and dangerous. Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton writes for Bylines Cymru.What a feast of delusion and desperation we witnessed at the launch of...
Bremainers Ask Revisited – Hopes and Fears for 2024
Gina Miller: I fear the damage Brexit delusion is doing to our country, but election year brings real hope Since the United Kingdom left the European Union at the start of this decade, the inevitable cost and disruption that comes with Brexit reality and the UK being...