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REGISTER TO VOTE
A Guide As of 16 January 2024, UK nationals are now able to register to vote in UK elections, regardless of how long they have lived abroad. British citizens, eligible Irish citizens and citizens of Crown Dependencies can register as overseas voters as long as...
Proud to work closely with the British Embassy to keep you informed
Check in regularly for all the latest information for British citizens living in Spain or just visiting.Home Office update re dual national passport holders The Home Office, via the British Embassy in Madrid, has provided an update on outstanding queries regarding...
Bremainers Ask…. 10th anniversary special
To commemorate the anniversary of the Brexit referendum, we asked six former contributors to give us their thoughts on Brexit 10 years on. Here’s what they had to say.David Henig Behind the daily dramas, the story of Brexit was that reality won over fantasy, that...
Events 2026
14 July – UK in a Changing EuropeLive on Slido/You Tube – 13.00 BSTConfronting foreign policy challenges.Speakers: Anand Menon, Fiona Hill, Rana Mitter, Timothy Garten Ash, Margaret MacMillanMore information here6 July – Make Votes MatterZoom Webinar – 18.30 BSTAre we...
Bremainers go to National Rejoin March IV
On Saturday 20 June 2026, and to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, the Bremain team were once again in London showing support for the National Rejoin March. Thanks to the generous donations of members, we proudly flew our new flags and banner...
Walking our way back to EU
The Rejoin Ramble reached Brussels at the weekend, carrying its message of hope from the British people, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. On Friday 5 June, it was my privilege to accompany the Rejoin Ramble on the final leg of its...
Immigration numbers are down: so why is the rage still rising?
If the latest immigration and asylum figures tell us anything, it’s that the far-right will never be appeased, writes Bremain Chair Lisa Burton for Yorkshire Bylines. Migration is down 48% from last year and 82% from 2021. Small boat arrivals and the asylum backlog...
National Rejoin March IV
On 20th June, Bremain in Spain will be attending the 4th National Rejoin March in London, in support of rejoining the EU. The new route will start from Temple Tube Station and end in Parliament Square (Westminster Tube Station) where the rally with take place. The...
Bremainers Ask ……. Andrew Hesselden
Andrew is a strategic communications specialist and campaigner focused on UK–EU mobility and citizens’ rights.Having founded the “Save Freedom of Movement” campaign, Andrew also raises awareness of “90-in-180-day” issues with his “180 Days in Spain” initiative.Andrew...
Drunk in charge of the machinery of government?
New Green MP Hannah Spencer is a breath of fresh air in the Palace of Westminster, but the smell of alcohol is getting up her nose, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.Former plumber and gas engineer, Hannah Spencer, was elected as the new Green...
Bremainers Ask ……. Professor Christina Pagel
Christina is Professor of Operational Research at University College London, using mathematical tools to support the delivery of health services. She is also President Elect of the UK Operational Research Society and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Since...
Votes for Life – Improving Representation for Brits Abroad
Votes for Life – Improving representation for Brits abroad Throughout its history, Bremain has been dedicated to improving the democratic representation of all UK nationals living abroad. For many years, British citizens who had been living outside of the UK for more...
Aligning with the EU: what are we waiting for?
Since Keir Starmer is being assailed from all sides on his plans for EU alignment, might he not just as well risk an even bolder move? Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE writes for Yorkshire Bylines. Brexiters are raging over the latest government efforts to...
Bremainers Ask…… Farrukh Younus
With a background in mobile phone strategy across Europe and Asia, Farrukh is dedicated to understanding and delivering solutions based on new technology. He regularly attends industry-leading conferences and has spoken on the subject to the EU in Brussels. Farrukh...
Banknote redesign has the usual suspects in a a flap
The Bank of England’s proposals to feature wildlife on banknotes have been met with dismay in some quarters, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. Nigel Farage is outraged! The cause of his latest indignation? A decision by the “PC mad,...
Bremainers Ask – David Knopfler
Founder and former guitarist of the legendary Dire Straits rock group, David has achieved international stardom and success. Since leaving the band in 1980, David has embarked on a solo career as a singer-songwriter. David is a regular commentator on politics on...
The UK is getting it wrong on immigration – that must change
A new report highlights that there is another way possible on immigration that will benefit everyone, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. When I first wrote about the anti-migrant policies of the Home Office in 2022, I had hoped that, come...
Bremain Glossary of Terms
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...
The Withdrawal Agreement – How it affects you!
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...
Bremainers Ask – January 2026 Hopes and Fears for 2026 – Part 2
We asked 6 former Bremainers Ask contributors to tell us their hopes and fears for the new year. In December, we heard from Gina Miller, Zoe Gardner and Naomi Smith. Now it’s the men’s turn ……. Anand Menon – Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs,...
Reform UK are hiring!
Any resemblance to a genuine political recruitment advert is entirely coincidental, and deeply regrettable, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. Have you ever fancied yourself as a member of parliament? Or perhaps you’ve dreamed of a role in your...
Fixing Brexit’s damage isn’t ‘betrayal’
Every attempt to limit Brexit’s damage is branded a “betrayal” – but it’s the broken promises of 2016 that still haunt Britain, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines. Open any right-wing media and you’ll observe the stale and erroneous cry of...
Bremainers Ask….. Hopes and Fears for 2026 Part One
We asked six former Bremainers Ask contributors to tell us their hopes and fears for 2026. We are delighted to share insights from three of them:Naomi Smith FCMA, Chief Executive Best for Britain 2025 was a geopolitical marathon for Britain, and for all of us working...
Trump’s authoritarian threat to Europe and the UK
Earlier this year, we reported on a talk given by Professor Christina Pagel of University College London (UCL) at a Grassroots for Europe webinar about the Trump Action Tracker project, documenting the systematic dismantling of democratic institutions in the United...