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How A Beach-side Community In Spain’s Valencia Region Opened It’s Heart To Ukrainian Refugees
By Sue Wilson in Alcossebre As Miquel Angel Jauset watched events in Ukraine unfold on his TV he, like so many of us, felt he must do something to help.. And as Director-General of Kione Resorts, a holiday village in the coastal town of Alcossebre in the Valenciano...
Open Letter to Lord Frost from Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE
Dear David, As we’re old friends now, I’m sure you’ll forgive the informality of my address. I thought you would rather prefer David to ‘Frosty’, with or without the ‘no-man’ handle. I note that, despite your resignation from your role as Brexit Minister, we have not...
Woeful ignorance: a timeline of Russian interference in UK politics
It has taken a war for Britain to openly acknowledge that Putin has successfully infiltrated our politics and interfered in our democracy, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton for Yorkshire Bylines. 10–20 minute read It has taken a war in Europe for Britain to open...
Interrogating the prime minister on Ukraine, partygate and the cost-of-living crisis
Johnson appeared before the Commons liaison committee to answers questions on the situation in Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Wednesday 30 March, Prime Minister Johnson appeared before the Commons...
Bremainers ask……. Gavin Esler
Gavin Esler is an award-winning television and radio broadcaster, novelist and journalist. He is the holder of a Royal Television Society award, a Sony Gold (radio) award, and two Lovie awards for his podcast series about Vladimir Putin, The Big Steal. He is the...
Ukrainians in Spain
The crisis is Ukraine has been at the forefront of our minds since the war began over a month ago, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for The Olive Press. In particular, the plight of Ukrainian refugees has seen the governments and the peoples of Europe open their...
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...
EU and UK complete round three of talks about talks
Round three of EU/UK Brexit negotiations took place on Friday with very little progress other than a plan for a joint committee meeting, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. Unless you read the Irish press, you may have failed to notice that...
Have confidence in our prime minister, he’s “not a complete clown”
The best that can be said about Johnson is that he's "not a complete clown". So why haven't more letters of no confidence been submitted?Following a spate of resignations from Number 10 – five aides in just 24 hours – the prime minister has been on a desperate...
Bremainers Ask Revisited – Part 6 – January 2022
This month we asked 5 former MEPs, and previous contributors to Bremainers Ask, to give us their take on the current state of British politics and Brexit. This is what they had to say ……Catherine Bearder – former LibDem MEP & leader of the LibDems in the EU Now...
Party within a party: who are the Net Zero Scrutiny Group, and what do they want?
The Net Zero Scrutiny Group – a group of around 20 MPs within the Tory party – is pushing for the expansion of domestic fossil fuels, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton for Yorkshire Bylines.Most of us have heard of the ERG (European Research Group), the...
Truss heads to Brussels to continue the Brexit negotiations
Truss continued the Brexit talks with her EU counterpart Šefčovič today. Progress is still minimal, despite the mood being more upbeat, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Monday 24 March, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss headed for Brussels for...
Open Letter to Liz Truss No. 2 – January 2022
Bremain Chair, Sue Wilson MBE writes a follow up Open Letter to Liz Truss for West England Bylines:Dear Liz, It’s a month since my last letter and I’m still eagerly awaiting your response. I appreciate it’s been a busy time for you, especially with you wearing so many...