Events 2026

Events 2026

Feb 17, 2026 | Campaigns & Events, News

20 June – National Rejoin March IV
In person – London – 12.00 – 16.00 BST
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Bremain will be marching in support of rejoining the EU.
New route from Temple Tube Station to Parliament Square.
More information here
Join dedicated Bremain march group here

Festival of Europe

23/5 – 5/6 – NRM Rejoin Ramble
In person event – 08.00 BST start
The NRM team will be walking from London to Brussels to deliver a booklet explaining why we want to rejoin the EU. Why not join for a day or longer? Bremain will be taking part.
Contribute to the booklet here
Further information available here

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30 April – Guardian Journalists
In person/online – 20.30 – 22.00 CET
Labour in freefall and the rise of the Green Party and Reform
Speakers:
Polly Toynbee, Rafael Behr, Zoe Williams, Gaby Hinscliff
Order your tickets (In person: £31.50 – £35.00 + booking fee; Livestream: £15.00 + booking fee) here

Festival of Europe

19 March – East Kent for Europe
In person/Online – 18.30 GMT
UK, Europe & Nato in the era of Trump
Speaker:
Richard Whitman, Professor of Politics & International Relations – University of Kent
Register to attend in person/online here

Festival of Europe

10 March – London 4 Europe
In person/online – 18.30 GMT
Placing London at the forefront of campaigns to re-align & rejoin the EU
Speakers: Miriam Margolyes, Tom Brake, Jenny Jones, Andrew Hesselden, Emma Knaggs, Lord Kinnock & more
To attend in person email us here
Register to attend on line here

Festival of Europe

23 February – Make Votes Matter
Online Zoom – 18.30 GMT
The Representation of the People Bill has dropped … Now What?
– What is/isn’t included
– How can we influence it?
– Role of APPG for Fair Elections
– How to help put PR on the agenda
Register to attend here

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4 February – Compass/Equality Trust
Online – 18.00 GMT
The Good Society & how to make it
Speakers:
Kate Pickett, George Monbiot, Caroline Lucas, Ruth Lister
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

29 January – European Movement UK
Online – 18.30 – 19.30 GMT
Taking stock of the UK/EU relationship, over the last year & the next one.
Speakers: David Gauke, Richard Baker, Natalie Bennett
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

28 January – Europe Calling
Online – 19.30 – 21.00 CET
European Defence Policy (in German & English)
Speakers:
Gabrielius Landsbergis, Laetitia Sedou, Hannah Neuman MEP
Register to attend here

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20 January – UK in a Changing Europe
Live on Slido/YouTube – 13.00 GMT
Changing party politics in the UK
Speakers:
Catherine Barnard, Lisa Smart MP, Sean Woodcock MP, Rob Ford
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

19/1 – York for Europe/EM UK
Online – 12.00 – 13.30 GMT
A meeting for pro-Europeans – how best to respond to government, social media campaigning & much more
Speaker:
Richard Corbett
More information & Zoom link here

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Bremain Glossary of Terms

Bremain Glossary of Terms

Feb 16, 2026 | News

There have been many legislative and administrative changes since Brexit, and keeping up to date with the terminology can be difficult. Here, we have put together a Glossary of Terms which we hope will make things easier to understand and to refer to if needed.

We hope you will find it useful.

You can find the Glossary Terms below, or you can download them as a PDF HERE

 

EES (Entry/Exit System) is a new digital border system being introduced by the European Union to register non-EU travellers each time they cross the external borders of participating European countries. It will replace manual passport stamping by electronically recording a traveller’s name, passport details, biometric data (such as fingerprints and a facial image), and the date and place of entry and exit. The system is designed to improve border security, speed up checks over time, and automatically monitor how long a visitor has stayed in the Schengen Area to prevent overstaying. More information can be found here.


EFTA Member States – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.


ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is a pre-travel authorisation required for travellers visiting most EU and Schengen countries for short stays (up to 90 days in any 180-day period). It is not a visa, but an online security screening completed before travel. Applicants provide personal and passport details, answer security questions, and pay a small fee. Once approved, ETIAS authorisation is electronically linked to the traveller’s passport and is valid for multiple short visits over a set period. It is due to come into force at the end of 2026. More information can be found here.


EU Member States – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.


Frontier worker – a person who is resident in one state but regularly works in one or more states as an employed or self-employed person.


GHIC – The Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) allows UK residents, regardless of nationality, to access state-provided healthcare during temporary stays in the EU under the UK-EU reciprocal healthcare agreement. It replaces the EHIC but is not valid in the EFTA countries of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.

EU residents who previously qualified for an EHIC (e.g. S1 holders) also qualify for a GHIC. However, like the EHIC, it cannot be used in your country of residence.

The GHIC is available to UK residents and S1 form holders registered from 1 January 2021. For all the details on eligibility, applications, and coverage, see here.

Lawfully resident – an EU citizen or a UK national lawfully resides in the host state in accordance with free movement law before the end of the transition period. This includes the right of residence, irrespective of whether it is a permanent right of residence, its duration (e.g., an arrival in the host state one week before the end of the transition period and residing there as a job-seeker is sufficient and irrespective of the capacity in which these rights are exercised (as a worker, self-employed person, student, job-seekers, etc).

NIE – a fiscal (tax) number that is necessary to carry out legal activities in Spain. It is a white A4-sized paper, and you retain the same number for life (just like your British social security number). The NIE number should not be confused with the Spanish green residency document or the new TIE card (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero), which includes the NIE number (see ‘Residencia’ and ‘TIE’). Having only an NIE certificate or number does not make you a legal resident of Spain, and it does not provide healthcare coverage. You will need an NIE number to buy property, buy a car, or connect to utilities, etc.

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Posted Worker (or ‘Detached Worker’) – an employee sent by their employer to carry out a service in another country on a temporary basis.


Padrón – an abbreviation of ‘empadronamiento’, a padrón is a certificate obtained from your local town hall (ayuntamiento), that provides proof of residence in the municipality and the habitual residence therein, etc.​

Everyone living in Spain must be registered on the local “Padrón” of the current place of residence. If you live in several locations, you should only register in the place where you live the most. The document has a short shelf life and should be renewed regularly, especially if your residencia document does not include your current address.

Residencia – a term often used to refer to the green EU residence certificate (TIE) or, more recently, the green EU residence card – is proof of residency provided by the Spanish authorities, now replaced by the new TIE. It contains your name and tax number (NIE), and although it is no longer issued, it remains proof of residency. It provides evidence of the same legal rights, including those covered by the Withdrawal Agreement, as the new TIE. There is no legal requirement to replace your existing green residencia with the new TIE; however, it is highly recommended, as there are benefits to doing so. While the green document/card continues to prove residency status within the country, it is not recognised outside of Spain. Furthermore, with the new Entry Exit System (EES) now in force, only a TIE will exempt you from the new border controls and ensure you are allowed entry into Spain. (See more below on TIEs).

S1 – a certificate of entitlement issued to individuals who live in one Member State but have their healthcare costs covered by another, for example, state pensioners, and entitles them to access to state-provided healthcare on the same basis as domestic nationals. You can find more information on the UK government website here.

Third country national – a national of a country that is not an EU Member/EFTA state. As of 1 January 2021, UK nationals are now third-country nationals in Europe and will lose rights associated with EU citizenship, such as freedom of movement.


TIE – the ‘Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero’, or Foreigners’ Identity Card – is a biometric ID card that contains the identity details of a foreigner living in Spain.

Now that the UK is outside the EU and a 3rd country, the TIE has replaced the older green residency document/card. For those who were legally resident in Spain before the end of the Brexit transition period, the TIE will also identify those whose rights are protected by the Withdrawal Agreement.

Due to the introduction of the EU’s new travel Entry/Exit System (EES) We encourage all British residents in Spain to update their old green residency document to a TIE as soon as possible to avoid problems when entering or leaving Spain or other EU countries.

Withdrawal Agreement (WA)– The international agreement between the UK and the EU that sets out the respective rights and obligations of both parties, following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The WA protects the rights of EU nationals residing in the UK and UK nationals residing in the EU before the end of the Brexit transition period and enshrines these rights in law. You can read more here.  

 

**Disclaimer** 
This glossary is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Rules may change, so readers should check official sources or seek professional guidance where necessary. Last updated February 2026.

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The Withdrawal Agreement – How it affects you!

The Withdrawal Agreement – How it affects you!

Feb 15, 2026 | News

The Withdrawal Agreement is an international agreement between the UK and the EU that sets out how the UK’s membership of the EU would end. It runs to hundreds of pages on various topics, but the section on citizens’ rights will likely be of most interest to our members.

All of the topics below and more can be FOUND HERE on the European Commission’s website.

The Citizens’ rights section answers questions, including:

  • Who is protected by the Withdrawal Agreement?
  • What does the Withdrawal Agreement protect?
  • Residence rights

And a range of guidance documents on various topics, including:

  • Citizens’ rights
  • Rules for UK nationals with multiple immigration statuses
  • Rules for family members joining UK nationals
  • Permanent Residence
  • Absences and loss of residence status.

The Withdrawal Agreement in full can be found HERE

Events 2025

Events 2025

Dec 11, 2025 | Campaigns & Events, News

20 December – Better with EU
Livestream – 16:00 – 23:59 GMT
Christmas Special telethon, with comedy, live music acts, a quiz & political commentary
Hosted By: Ben Chambers, Lee Rudd
More information here

16 December – Institute for Government
Online – 12.30 – 13.30 GMT
The Trump challenge: Chaos, confusion and government communications
Speakers: Katy Balls, Simon Baugh, Alastair Campbell, Alex Thomas, Jill Rutter
Register to attend here

15 December – Make Votes Matter
Online – 19.30 GMT
Christmas Special – Reflecting on the progress of the PR campaign
Speaker:
Peter Tatchell
Register to attend here

8 December – N. Herts for Europe
Online – 19.00 – 20.15 GMT
Brexit & British Politics
Speaker: Maximilien Robespierre
Register to attend here

3 December – European Movement UK
Online – 18.30 – 19.30 GMT
In the Room with Putin, Obama & Johnson
Speakers: João Vale de Almeida, Molly Scott Cato
Register to attend here

26 November – Institute for Government
Webinar – 16.00 – 17.00 GMT
Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves’ plan for the economy?
Speakers:
Dan Haile, Jill Rutter, Giles Wilkes, Nick Davies
Register to attend here

22 November – Bremain in Spain AGM
Online – 11.30 – 13.00 CET
Agenda will include a review of our spending, our Annual Report, our proposed strategy for the coming year, ratification of the Bremain Council and your opportunity to put questions to the Bremain Chair and Council.
To submit a question in advance, email us
Register to attend here

19 November – Institute for Government
In person (London)/online – 18.00 – 19.15 GMT
The UK-EU ‘reset’: Six months on
Speakers:
Baroness Ashton, Prof. Anand Menon, Calum Miller MP, Sir Ivan Rogers, Jill Rutter
Register to attend here

19 November – Institute for Government
In person (London)/online – 10.00 – 11.00 GMT
How successfully have Labour run public services?
Speakers:
Ambe Dellar, Stuart Hoddinott, Cassia Rowland, Stephen Bush
Register to attend here

11 November – UK in a Changing Europe
Live on Slido/YouTube – 13.00 – 14.00 GMT
Confronting foreign policy challenges
Speakers:
Anand Menon, Fiona Hill, Rana Mitter, Timothy Garton Ash, Margaret MacMillan
Register to attend here

30 October – Agora Group
Online – 12.00 – 13.30 UK time
The age of backlash – the ECHR & the new political reality
Speakers: Derek Hand, Adam Bodnar, Andrew Forde, Mikael Madsen, Alice Donald, Colin Harvey, Veronika Fikfak
Event Programme here
Register to attend here

27 October – Make Votes Matter
Online – 18:30 UK time
Is It Time for Conservatives to Consider Proportional Representation
Speaker: Nigel Evans
Read the Article here
Register to attend here

21 October – UK in a Changing Europe
Live on Slido/YouTube – 13.00 BST
The state of the European Union
Speakers:
Anand Menon, Fabian Zuleeg, Christine Reh
More info here
Register to attend here

13 October – Make Votes Matter
Online Zoom – 18.30 – 19.30 BST
Temper Trap: How Proportional Representation tames the far right.

Discussing the key findings of a recent report on how PR systems act as a balancing force.
Read the report here
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

6 October – Young European Movement
Online Zoom – 18.30 – 19.30 BST
Open doors, open futures – Campaign launch.
Panel discussion on Erasmus+ & the Youth Experience Scheme
Speakers:
Ellie Chowns, Andrew Hadley MBE, Maria Kurinna, Alfred Quantrill, Haydyn Osborne-Brooks
Register to attend here

 

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30 September – Led by Donkeys
In person (London)/online – 20.30-22.30 CET
In conversation with columnist Zoe Williams
Speakers: Led by Donkeys:
Ben Stewart, James Sadri, Oliver Knowles, Will Rose
More Information here
Book in person (range of prices) & livestream tickets (£15) here

Festival of Europe

17 September – Stop Trump Coalition
In person event – London – 14.00 BST
Trump is coming to the UK for a full state visit to London and Windsor, where he will be hosted by the King.
Join the demonstration against the state visit and let the US President that neither he, nor his brand of far-right politics is welcome in Britain.
Register your interest here

Festival of Europe

10 September – Make Votes Matter –
Online Zoom – 18.30 BST
This autumn could be a game-changer for electoral reform with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (2nd reading), Democracy Day and Elections Bill (2nd reading).
There’ll be a push for PR for the HOC and an amendment for a National Commission on Electoral Reform.
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

10 September – UK in a Changing Europe
Live on Slido/YouTube – 13.00 BST
UK/EU relations during negotiations
Speakers:  Anand Menon, Catherine Barnard, Jill Rutter, Joël Reland, Jannike Wachowiak
More information here
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

9 September – Stop Trump Coalition
Online Zoom – 17.00 BST
How do we resist the return of fascism, defend democracy, end war & genocide & defend human rights?
Speakers: Luke Cooper, Mary Kaldor, Judith Levine, Seema Syeda, Ananya Vajpeyi, Vincenzo Fiore
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

29 July – MVM/Unlock Democracy
Webinar – 18.30 – 19.30 BST
Is Britain’s democracy broken? – Our politics isn’t working & we need to act fast to fix it.
Speaker: Prof. John Curtice
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

27 July – London Cafe
Online Webinar – 16.00 – 17.00 BST
Change is possible – How to retain hope & save democracy
Speakers:
Peter Corr, Jeff Schoep, Petra Smith, ​Michal Vašečka, ​Anna Mária Gazdíková
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

17 July – European Movement UK
Online webinar – 18.30 – 19.30 BST
What next for EU/UK cooperation on energy climate & environment?
Speakers: Caroline Lucas, Simon Saunders
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

8 July – Grassroots for Europe Round Table
Open webinar – 18.30 – 20.00 BST
Resisting the Trump Assault: will American democracy survive & what can we do to help?
Speaker: Alexander Hall Hall
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

2 July – APPG on Citizens’ Rights
In person (HOC)/Online – 14.30 – 16.00 BST
The rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons living abroad and the challenges facing Britons abroad in securing representation in the UK
Speakers: Manuela Perteghella MP, Elena Remigi, David Sapiro
To attend in person, email New Europeans
Register to attend by Zoom here

Festival of Europe

29 June – N. Herts for Europe
Online Zoom – 17.00 – 18.15 BST
Why Reform will win the next general election – and what that means for Brexit
Speaker: Nick Tyrone
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

26 June – New European People’s Forum AGM
Online – 16.00 CET
Shaping Europe from the ground up.
Speaker: Xhabir Deralla, CIVIL – Center for Freedom
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

24 June – Make Votes Matter
Online Zoom – 19.00 BST
Democracy in Crisis. Get organised!
Discussing the call for PR.
Speakers: Emma Harrison, Femi Oluwole
Register to attend here

Festival of Europe

4 June – In Limbo Roundtable event
Webinar – 11.30 – 12.45
How Brexit has affected the lives of citizens of UK in EU and EU in UK.
Speakers: Molly Scott Cato, Nicholas Hatton, Lisa Burton, Veronique Martin, Miles Martin, Elena Remigi
More information here

Festival of Europe
8/9/10 May – National Rejoin March
In person – 3 days of events UK
On 8th, 9th & 10th May, there will be a number of events across the UK celebrating VE Day, Europe Day & Rejoin Day.
More information available here
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3 – 11 May – Festival of Europe Scotland
In person – 18 Events across 5 Regions
2nd annual Festival of Europe Scotland taking place annually around Europe Day to celebrate the values and benefits of peace, democracy and cooperation amongst Europe’s nations.
More information available here
Festival of Europe
9 May – Best for Britain
Online – 12.30 BST
Join us on Europe Day, just 10 days before the UK/EU summit, for a timely discussion on UK/EU relations amid a volatile political landscape.
Speakers: Naomi Smith, Peter Kellner, Ros Taylor
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
6 May – UK in a Changing Europe
Live on Slido/YouTube – 13.00 – 14.00 BST
What do the local elections reveal about British politics?
Speakers: Anand Menon, John Curtice, Hannah Bunting, Sophie Stowers, Tony Travers
More information available here
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
13 April – N. Herts for Europe
Online – 17.00 – 18.15 BST
Issues facing Brits in Spain & Europe post Brexit
Speaker: Lisa Burton, VC Bremain in Spain, EM UK board & council member
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
9 April – Global Justice Now
Online – 19.00 – 20.15 – BST
Trump, Tariffs & the US trade deal: What are the consequences of imposing this oligarchs’ agenda on the world?
Speakers: Nick Dearden & Ruth Bergan
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
2 April – Wales for Europe
Online – 19.00 BST
In conversation with ……..
Speakers: Caroline Lucas & Anthony Slaughter
Members only – join here
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
20 March – Make Votes Matter
Online via Zoom – 18.00 – 19.00 GMT
Equal Votes & Women in Politics: the impact of PR on increasing women’s representation in politics
Speakers: Dr. Kathryn Lum, Donna Dasko, Christina Olumeko
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
12 March – Labour Campaign for Free Movement – Online via Zoom – 19.30 GMT
Instead of opposing Reform’s immigration policy, Labour are copying it. Help the fight back to find a better alternative.
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
25 February – Make Votes Matter
Online via Zoom – 18.30 GMT
All activist meeting, as part of ongoing cross-party talks. Topics will include PR, current activities & upcoming plans.
Speaker: Sarah Olney MP
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
24 February – UK in a Changing Europe
In person/live on Slido – 19.00 – 20.15 GMT
Unlocked: the fight for social and climate justice and better politics
Speaker: Caroline Lucas
Further information here
Festival of Europe
19 February – European Movement UK
Online – 18.30 – 19.30 GMT
After 5 years of Brexit, what lies ahead?
Speakers: Anand Menon, Alex Hall Hall, Mark Kieran, Ellie Chowns
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
15 February – European Movement UK
In person/online – 10.30 – 17.00 GMT
Grassroots conference: speeches, workshops. To attend in person, you must be an EM member or affiliate.
Speakers: Caroline Lucas, Emma Knaggs, Mark English, Joe Meighan
Register to attend here
Festival of Europe
13 February – Labour Movement for Europe
Online – 19.30 GMT
Annual General Meeting, plus a discussion on: ‘Labour and Europe – what should we do now?’
Speaker: Alistair Campbell
For LME members only – join here
Register to attend here
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30 January – Labour Movement for Europe
Zoom Webinar – 19.00 – 20.15 GMT
Five years on, can we make Brexit work?
Speakers:
Joe Dromey, Stella Creasy, Christabel Cooper, Joel Reland, Alf Dubs, Andy Prendergast
Register to attend here

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Festival of Europe
23 January – Independent
Online – 20.00 – 21.00 CET
Will the Brexit headache ever end?
Almost 8 years on & Brexit-related issues are as prominent & divisive as ever, & concerns abound about the damage being caused.
Speakers: Stella Creasy, Mark Francois, Clare Fox & Prof Anand Menon
Register to attend here

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Festival of Europe
18 January – European Movement Staffs
In person/Online – 15.00 – 16.30 GMT
Why the UK should rejoin Erasmus +
Speakers: Cecilia Jastrzembska, Kanika Safiya, Matt Pointon & Klajdi Selimi
More information here
To attend in person, register here
To attend via Zoom, register here

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Festival of Europe
16 January – European Movement Scotland
Online – 19.00 – 21.00 GMT
What does a Trump presidency mean for Europe?
Speakers: Alyn Smith, Lord Kerr
Register to attend here

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Festival of Europe
15 January – Cambridge for Europe
Webinar – 19.30 CET
Is there any good news? The challenges we face & nurturing the seeds of hope.
Speaker: Alex Hall Hall
Register to attend here

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Festival of Europe
15 January – APPG on citizens’ rights
In person/Online – 16.00 – 17.00 GMT
Organised by New Europeans and Unlock Democracy, the agenda will cover overseas constituencies & postal voting issues from EU.
Speakers: Tom Brake, Mike Tuffrey, Sue Wilson, Clarissa Killwick & Dr. Ruvi Ziegler
Further information here
To take part online, register here

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Festival of Europe
14 January – European Movement UK
Webinar – 18.30 GMT
Raising awareness of EMUK Erasmus+ Campaign & discussing planned action day on 25 January.
Register to attend here

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Festival of Europe
12 January – N. Herts for Europe
Online – 17.00 – 18.15 GMT
More Chicanery with the Digital Immigration System in Brexit Britain.
Speaker: Cosi Doerfel-Hill (the3million)
Register to attend here (voluntary donation of £3)
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7 January – Young European Movement
Online – 17.00 – 18.30 GMT
Eradicating violence against women & girls; Empowering Europe.
Speakers: Cecilia Jastrzembska, Dorothy Herson, Hannah Phillips, Sara Harris
Register to attend here

 

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Festival of Europe
Rejoin Ramble

Rejoin Ramble

Nov 10, 2025 | Campaigns & Events, Forthcoming Events, News

Next year, from Saturday 23 May to Friday 5 June, the National Rejoin March are planning an extra special event. The Rejoin Ramble will see the NRM team of Peter Corr, Clare Hall and Ceira Sergeant walk 255 miles from London to Brussels. On arrival, they will deliver a booklet full of your comments on why we want to rejoin the EU.

There are many ways you can contribute:

  • Add your comment for inclusion in the booklet here
  • Make a donation to cover the Ramble costs here
  • Join the send off in Parliament Square on Saturday 23 May at 8.00 a.m.
  • Join the send off in Dover on Friday 28 May at 8.00 a.m.
  • Join the reception in Brussels on Friday 5 June at 6.00 p.m.
  • Join the NRM team on any of the legs, on any of the 14 consecutive days, in England, France or Belgium (daily average 19.6 miles)

Or, for the really ambitious (and fit), why not join for the entire ramble?

Further information is available on the Rejoin Ramble webpage, including how you can join the NRM team for any/all of their ramble.

 

Bremain in Spain will be taking part. Why not join in the fun and show the EU just how badly we want our citizenship back?