Keep up with the latest from Bremain in Spain
Sue Wilson Writes: Unlike EU citizens in the UK, Brits in Spain are lucky enough to enjoy the warmth of our hosts
Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain gave a speech to a sell-out audience in Barcelona on the issues of Brexit
‘It’s like a death sentence’: retired Britons in EU face loss of healthcare
Reciprocal scheme in which NHS reimburses cost of treatment will cease under a no-deal Brexit
In conversation: Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain
I met Sue Wilson on what can only be described as a typical Manchester Sunday afternoon in 2019
Sue Wilson Writes: I moved to Spain expecting free healthcare for life
As part of the British government’s no-deal communications programme, it issued a statement on Monday September 23rd outlining healthcare access for Brits living in EU 27 countries.In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the statement committed the government to...
Healthcare for Brits in the EU to be covered for six months in no-deal Brexit
The £150m pledge will cover pensioners, workers and students – but only for six months
Health cover for retired Britons in EU to last six months in no-deal Brexit
Government pledges £150m for those not covered by reciprocal arrangements if UK crashes out
Britons in Spain protest against Brexit: ‘The UK government has forgotten us’
Spain is home to about 300,000 UK citizens and with a third of them over 65, many fear their access to Spain’s free healthcare system is in jeopardy
Brexit: Brit expats in Malaga stage huge protest saying ‘UK has forgotten us’
During Sunday’s demonstration the Brits marched through the streets of Malaga, to register their concerns about their uncertain status ahead
Battling Brexit in Barcelona!
On Thursday 3 October, I took the train up to Barcelona to take part in two events organised by Mamen Candela and Amy Holden of Europeans for Catalonia. The first event was an hour-long radio interview, alongside Debbie Williams, Chair of Brexpats-Hear our...
‘Cirque de Resistance’ Manchester 29 Sept 2019
Despite the wet weather, thousands turned out for the ‘Cirque de Resistance’ (Carnival of Defiance) rally and the ‘End Austerity Now’ march on Sunday 29 September.Planned to coincide with the Tory Party Conference, the aim of the anti-Brexit event was to...
Brexit and Healthcare in Spain
Financial journalist Paul Burgin has kindly written a piece for Bremain in Spain, explaining the current healthcare situation in Spain in light of the government announcement this week. The announcement differs for those S1 holders in Spain as Paul...
Manchester ‘Defend Our Democracy’ Rally Sunday Sept 29 2019
Sunday September 29 sees the 'Defend our Democracy' rally take place in Manchester and our Chair Sue Wilson has been invited to speak. About the event:The 'Defend our Democracy' demonstration is grassroots led, born out of the March for Change on 20 July...
Bremainers Ask…….. Hugo Dixon
This month we are delighted to bring you Hugo Dixon. Hugo is a journalist, entrepreneur and campaigner. He is Chair of InFacts and Deputy Chair of the People's Vote campaign. He is also co-founder of CommonGround. He founded Breakingviews in 1999, which he...
Sue Wilson Writes: There’s a reason that more Brits live in Spain than any other European country and it’s not just the sunshine
Sue Wilson reveals what she loves about living in a small seaside village in Valencia and how looking at it through tourist eyes brings a new perspective.
Sue Wilson Writes: Brits relying on funds from the UK are feeling increasingly helpless
All this talk of excess borrowing and spending is particularly galling for British citizens who are suffering from the collapse of the Pound.
Bremainers Ask …… Julie Ward MEP
This month, Labour MEP Julie Ward has been kind enough to agree to answer some of our questions relating to Brexit. You can read more about Julie here, or listen to her speaking shortly after being re-elected in this video clip. We're grateful for the time Julie's...
Bremainers March for Change
Bremainers at the March for Change last Saturday are featured in this week's Costa Blanca News. Click to read the article here.The video below is courtesy of 'The Notification' and you can read more here.
Sue Wilson Writes: British citizens living in limbo over Brexit have finally had their patience rewarded
Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain takes a look at events in Westminster and why it bodes well for British citizens living in limbo over Brexit.
Bremain are Marching for Change – London 20th July
Today Bremain in Spain are Marching for Change in London. We'll be bringing you photos from the March as Bremainers travel along the route. "We can’t fix Britain by fixating on Brexit.Days before he is sworn in as Prime Minister, let’s make it clear to Boris Johnson...
Sue Wilson Writes: What the Spanish festival of San Juan and Brexit have in common for Brits in Spain
I live on the Spanish Levante, where the event is celebrated with huge bonfires on the beaches. San Juan is a time of purification and renewal, and letting go of the past.
Sue Wilson Writes: ‘An act of self-harm’: What my Spanish neighbours think of Brexit
Here in Spain, Brexit is understandably not the number one topic of conversation – it’s much further down the list of public and governmental priorities
Sue Wilson Writes: New poll shows the people must get another say on Brexit
Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain analyzes the surprising results of an extensive new Brexit survey.
Sue Wilson Writes: Why Boris could be our best bet to stop Brexit
While I wouldn’t say “come back Theresa, all is forgiven”, many Brits living in Spain are wondering if her successor will worsen our fate.
Sue Wilson Writes: What the EU election results mean for those Brits in Europe fighting Brexit.
Despite many hundreds of thousands of people being prevented from voting, the EU elections had the largest turnout across the continent for over two decades