European Movement UK, the UK’s leading pro-European organisation, has hit one of the biggest milestones in its 75-year history by surpassing 24,000 members.
Membership of our grassroots movement has been climbing up for some time, gathering pace in the post-Brexit years.
And this consistent growth should come as no surprise given the signs that the UK public want a closer relationship with Europe are clear (YouGov).
Put simply, this growth reflects the increasing public support for the UK to return to the EU.
So, what does a growing membership mean in practice?
Our increased membership gives the campaign more resources, more campaigning power, and a wider range of voices and perspectives as we work together to undo the damage of Brexit.
The growth of this cross-party movement also reflects a rising awareness about the importance of the UK’s active participation in shaping Europe's future.
And now that our movement holds the secretariat of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Europe, we have a new platform for driving discussions, recommendations and opportunities for improving the evolving UK-EU relationship.
“We’re at a point where we are gaining more critical mass and more exposure. We’re now on 24,000 and have the 25,000 mark in our sights,” said Chair of European Movement UK, Dr Mike Galsworthy.
"The fact that we are over 24,000 members and we are not a political party speaks volumes.
"There is much discussion at the moment around party membership in the UK, particularly of Reform UK. They were at similar levels to us this time last year.
"Carrying on like this, we will get to our own tipping point because we recognise that every new member counts and we will keep plugging away with our well-disciplined build.”
We have a vital opportunity to rewrite our relationship with Europe over the next year.
As the European Union faces complex challenges, from geopolitical tensions to economic uncertainties, the continued growth of our movement becomes ever more vital.
Together, we can push for bolder action from the government, make sure the voices of people affected by Brexit are heard, and start reclaiming rights and freedoms we lost when we left the EU.
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