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Hunt for optimism
The chancellor’s economic plans for growth require a good dose of optimism, a dollop of delusion and some rose-tinted spectacle bySue Wilson MBEOn Friday morning, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined his economic plans for growth to a business audience in London. In his...
Looking for a well-paid job? Be an MP!
Send in your application now. Never will you get a better chance to grab what’s rightfully yours. Sue Wilson MBE, Bremain Chair, writes for Yorkshire Bylines.As the UK faces a severe shortage of labour and skills, 80% of small firms are struggling to recruit suitably...
Are we framing Brexit from the wrong perspective?
As UK public feeling shifts back to a pro-European stance, is it time to positively charge the nature of the conversation? Bremain Chair Sue Wilson writes for Yorkshire Bylines. Although it has taken far too long to materialise, Brexit is finally up for discussion....
What can Britain expect from Brexit in 2023?
When it comes to Brexit, political opinion doesn’t yet match what’s happening on the ground, but it’s edging closer by the day, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.As we start a new year, it’s only natural to look forward with a degree of...
Events 2023
24 January – UK in a changing Europe In person conference, London - 1.30 – 5.00 GMT A reflection on the relationship between the UK & EU from 1972 to today, to coincide with 50th Anniversary of UK accession. Panel includes: Stephen Kinnock, Catherine Barnard,...
Voting and standing in local elections – Spain
On 28 May 2023, there will be local elections across Spain, and British and EU citizens officially resident will be able to vote and to stand. Register to Vote To appear on the electoral lists - an essential requirement to be able to vote - it is necessary to...
Harry and Meghan haters: time to face facts, you are being played
For years right-wing tabloids have poured false poison and vitriol over anyone that dares challenge them, now the Sussexes are fighting back, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton. No one likes to think our convictions are manipulated by what we read and see in our...
Brexit freedoms bill – bad for your health and the country’s
EU law is not bad for our health and safety – unfortunately, the same cannot be said of our government, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.Of all the dangerous, anti-democratic pieces of legislation brought forward by our government since...
A letter to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak
Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE writes an open letter to PM Rishi Sunak for West England Bylines:Dear Prime Minister, Firstly, my apologies for not writing to you before to congratulate you on your new job. I just thought I’d better hang on for a few weeks to make sure...
Economic affairs committee take evidence from the governor of the Bank of England
The governor of the Bank of England talks through the big shocks to the UK economy and the risks to come, but gives no mention to Brexit, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Tuesday 29 November, the governor of the Bank of England (BoE),...
Bremainers Ask ….. Marina Purkiss
Political Commentator, broadcaster and co-host of The Trawl podcast, Marina is very active on social media, with 289,500 Twitter followers. She has her own show, The Table, on BylineTV and regularly appears on the Jeremy Vine Show.Valerie Chaplin: Thank you for your...
Events 2022
3rd December - Electoral Reform SocietyIn person/Online event – 10.30 – 14.00 GMTThe members & supporters Conference & AGM takes place in Cardiff but you can also join online. Open to members only, but you can join in advance hereRegister to attend here1st...
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