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European Movement Action Day to Support One Day Without Us
February 12, 2018
The European Movement, alongside other pro-European organisations, is running an Action Day on Saturday 17 February in support of the One Day Without Us campaign to celebrate the contribution of migrants to our society and highlight the critical work of EU staff in the NHS.
Transition or extension? One of several unlikely but possible scenarios
February 06, 2018
The realisation that any post-Brexit transition period will leave the UK still subject to EU legislation, including modifications to such legislation and to new legislation, has given rise to the idea that Britain should extend its membership so as to serve any transition period as a voting member rather than as a “vassal state”.
Progress in Building the Case against Government’s Brexit Policy
February 05, 2018
I write to update you on our continuing progress in building the case against the government’s Brexit policy.
Young European Movement UK launches new campaign
February 02, 2018
The Young European Movement UK, Britain’s oldest pro-European youth organisation, has launched a new anti-Brexit campaign called The 75 Percent, which points to the UK government’s neglect of young people’s views on Europe.
The European Movement UK Nominated for Non-Profit Grassroots Organisation of the Year at Reed Awards 2018
January 31, 2018
The Reed Awards & Conference is the agenda-setting event for those in the business of political campaigns. The Reed Awards embody excellence in political campaigning, campaign management, political consulting and political design.
We Need to Stay in Euratom to Protect our NHS
January 29, 2018
The Nuclear Safeguards Bill is currently being debated in Parliament, which is why the European Movement UK wants to make the case for keeping our EURATOM membership, which is vital for the NHS as it ensures cancer patients can receive radiotherapy treatments without supply-related disruptions.
Lord Kerr Highlights People Have the Right to Change their Mind on Brexit
January 26, 2018
Lord Kerr, who played a central role in authoring Article 50, the Lisbon Treaty clause that outlines the steps necessary for a country seeking to leave the European Union (EU) voluntarily, has reiterated his view that Article 50 could legally be withdrawn and that the people of the UK have the right to change their minds on Brexit.
Pro-European Campaigners Join Forces against Brexit Threat to NHS
January 25, 2018
Hundreds of grassroots volunteers from all over the UK will come together this Saturday (27 January) to highlight the threat that a hard and destructive Brexit poses to the National Health Service.
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January 23, 2018
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The City could find it cold in “Canada”
January 22, 2018
New Year media reports suggest the UK Government thinks the EU27 is bluffing when chief negotiator Barnier states that UK-based banks will lose their “passports” to do business in the EU27. Instead, DexEU Secretary Davis has called for a “Canada plus plus plus” trade deal – implying that financial services will not find themselves at a disadvantage.