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Britain's Place in the EU
March 18, 2019
Sovereignty, freedom of movement, national identity
London4Europe Committee member Michael Romberg sets out the case. The harms of Brexit are real but we have a positive case to argue for. Economic prosperity is important but still just a means to an end. Leavers are right in this: the EU is a political project; the issues that matter are sovereignty, democracy, freedom, sense of community with particular reference to freedom of movement, sense of national identity.
A Bag Full of Thank Yous
March 17, 2019
A very successful campaign day in Tooting Broadway resulted in a bag full of cards for local MP Rosena Allin-Khan. Constituents had been offered to write a thank you note to their MP because she supports the People’s Vote.
Lambeth went to Dagenham
March 14, 2019
Divide and ruin
March 14, 2019
A huge Government defeat but not yet a victory
Charles Parselle reviews the government’s latest defeat and asks what will it take for MPs, so confident in their own ability to vote and vote again, to trust the electorate on whose behalf they supposedly hold their positions.
Why I'm attending the People's Vote March
March 14, 2019
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in London last October for a People’s Vote on the final deal for Brexit. It was the biggest march since the anti-war protest in 2003 and sent a powerful message to our politicians here and in the rest of Europe that there is huge support for another vote.
It was a beautiful, sunny day and everyone was good natured and friendly. I have been on every march since the referendum and it was the only one when due to the sheer scale of numbers that I arrived in Parliament Square long after the speeches had finished. There were people from all walks of life and from every corner of the country and many families with young children who will never enjoy the rights and privileges I have been fortunate enough to enjoy and benefit from for almost my whole adult life, if Brexit goes ahead.
The Put it to the People march planned for 23rd March is so important. Tell everyone about it. It will only be six days before the UK is currently due to leave the European Union and it is a matter of urgency that as many people as possible come. It may be our last chance. We know far more now about the damaging consequences of Brexit than we did almost three years ago and those consequences will be with us for generations to come. There is too much to lose and it is still not too late.
If you want to attend the People's Vote March, click here to sign up.
Maggy is a supporter and volunteer for European Movement and the People's Vote campaign.
8 things that you can do to support a People's Vote
March 13, 2019
The People's Vote campaign has been vital in changing the course of the Brexit debate, thanks to our members and supporters. But want to help more and don't know how? Here are some ideas of how you can get more involved in the campaign to help us secure a People's Vote!
1. Join the #PutItToThePeople March on 23rd March.
Maybe you've joined previous People's Vote marches, or maybe this will be your first one. Either way, if you support a People's Vote, it is crucial to show it in the final few days before the UK is currently due to leave the UK. Join the hundreds of thousands of supporters in London. If you don't live in London, there are plenty of coaches that you can travel on with like-minded supporters. If you really want to help, you can also volunteer to help at the march.
Brexit – Irish/Welsh campaigner walks 200 miles to London to join march for People’s Vote
March 11, 2019
How far would you go to get a vote? A Swansea campaigner, Ed Sides, has just begun a 200 mile walk to London to join the People’s Vote march in the capital on 23 March, which will call for a referendum on the Brexit deal.
Brexit harms business
March 07, 2019
The single market enables British jobs
Under the single market with freedom of movement British citizens may easily establish businesses in other EU countries. Our correspondent, Penny Howard, did just that. She set up Beyondtheyelladog as a company providing tourists with artistic and cultural experiences to enable them to deepen their experience of Italy. Brexit threatens the feasibility of such businesses. Penny Howard's business is now facing closure.
Brexit and Economic Development
March 05, 2019
Following the vote for Britain to leave the European Union the future of the European Structural and Investment Funds programme has been called into question. These programmes total 17.2billion Euros from 2014 to 2020 and provide funds to support schemes that help local areas to grow in disadvantaged areas in Britain. There are over 1,000 individual schemes.
To those who say "Just get Brexit over with!"
March 04, 2019
I sympathise. I really really do.
London4Europe Committee member Michael Romberg whole-heartedly agrees with the public’s main demand for Brexit. But it is Remain that delivers, not any of the Brexits on offer.
The biggest desire of the British people is not to take back control or to have peace in Europe. It is that the whole question of Brexit should just go away. I sympathise. It is what I really really want. But neither the Government’s nor the public’s methods for ending the Brexit debate work. Here’s why.