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Johnson sidelined and snubbed in Brussels
Johnson has removed the ‘great’ from Britain and the ‘united’ from Kingdom. It’s time we removed the Johnson from Downing Street, writes Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Thursday 24 March, leaders from across the globe – including President Joe Biden – met in...
Ukraine in Spain
Distressing images of war-torn Ukraine, and the plight of innocent Ukrainians, are becoming all too familiar. Poor, desperate people are caught up in the terrible struggle, with millions forced to flee their homes and their country. Spain is home to 112,000 Ukrainian...
Johnson insults Ukraine – A New Low
Listening to our Prime Minister make crass, inappropriate, even insulting comments is unhappily nothing new, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for West England Bylines. We’ve grown accustomed to his style, his language, his need to please his own party. He has done...
Frosty reception for latest protocol speech
Lord David Frost, former Brexit negotiator, is having another tantrum. It seems he is not taking criticism of his recent speech well, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.Lord David Frost, former Brexit negotiator, is having a bit of a tantrum....
Home Office response to Ukraine refugee crisis a “total disgrace”
The government's handling of Ukraine refugees is a "total disgrace", the Home Office could and should do better, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.When Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed Home Secretary Priti Patel at the despatch box...
Conservative Friends of Russia group disbands with immediate effect
After 10 years of operation, the Westminster Russia Forum, formerly known as the Conservative Friends of Russia, has suddenly disbanded, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton. On 1 March, the Westminster Russia Forum, formerly known as the Conservative Friends of...
How Spain is outpacing the UK when it comes to women in politics
For over 100 years, International Women’s Day has celebrated women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Olive Press. In that time, the change in the way women are treated, or in the opportunities available to...
UK demonstrates world-beating indifference to Ukrainian refugees
Many in the UK are experiencing a severe case of national shame at the appalling indifference and lack of action shown by our government, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson for Yorkshire Bylines.When Ukrainian refugees arrived at Berlin station on Thursday, they were met...
The Conservative Party Common Sense Group: another sub-group with no common sense at all!
The Conservatives like their sub-groups, and who doesn’t like a bit of common sense, right? These think tanks with catchy names give the impression of seriousness and expertise. Yet, when you get closer to the truth, their mission generally stands in stark opposition...
Bremainers Ask – Will Hutton – February 2022
Will Hutton is a political economist, author and columnist. He is currently President of the Academy of Social Sciences, writes a fortnightly column for the Observer and co-chairs the Purposeful Company. An associate of the Centre for Economic Performance at the...
The EU/UK joint committee meeting recorded “neither a breakthrough nor a breakdown”
Although recent talks between the UK and EU have been lighter and more constructive in tone, little seems to have been accomplished, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Monday 21 February, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and European Commission...
EXCLUSIVE: Police Partygate Questionnaire uncovered!
DISCLAIMER: The questionnaire below was obtained by West England Bylines from a single unnamed source. We are currently in the process of verifying the authenticity of the document and seeking corroboration. However, we did not want to delay publication of this...
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