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John Healey's resignation is a stark warning for Britain's defence and security

The question facing ministers is not simply how much Britain spends on defence, but how effectively that money is spent. In an increasingly dangerous world, closer UK–European defence cooperation must be central to the answer.  By Sir Nick Harvey, CEO,...

June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026

John Healey's resignation is a stark warning for Britain's defence and security

The question facing ministers is not simply how much Britain spends on defence, but how effectively that money is spent. In an increasingly dangerous world, closer UK–European defence cooperation must be central to the answer.  By Sir Nick Harvey, CEO,...
Opinion

May 21, 2026

The long road back to Europe requires patience, not panic

By Public Affairs Manager, Joe Meighan. The European Movement, along with many others, has consistently argued that Brexit has made Britain increasingly difficult to govern. If that diagnosis is correct, the solution is unlikely to be found simply through another...
Opinion

May 12, 2026

Brexit has made Britain ungovernable

Until we remedy that, the Downing Street hinges will need constant WD-40, argues Joe Meighan
Opinion

March 17, 2026

How Brexit continues to impact the island of Ireland

Ten years on from the referendum, Ireland shows why Britain should join the EU single market again.
Opinion

March 12, 2026

Why Trump’s war must bring the EU and UK closer together

By Mark English, policy adviser to European Movement UK – personal views The war in the Middle East has shown that the UK has no audible voice in Washington – indeed, President Trump has launched anti-British diatribes. So, if we...
Opinion

March 05, 2026

As UK-EU relations become more structured, the Commons needs a European Scrutiny Committee

At the beginning of this Parliament, against some stern opposition, the Government declined to establish a dedicated committee on European relations. As the Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by former shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry, has now highlighted, that decision must be revisited. For some...
Opinion

December 04, 2025

Ken Clarke: Rejoining the Customs Union and Single Market would bring enormous advantages

Former Chancellor and Home Secretary Lord Clarke reflects on the urgent need for the UK to rebuild its economic relationship with the EU.
Defence and Security

December 03, 2025

Are we safe without SAFE?

Joe Meighan shares why the UK must now double down on rebuilding cooperation with Europe.
Opinion

November 21, 2025

Six months on from the UK-EU Summit – where are we now?

Joe Meighan assesses progress made since May and asks, when will the substance catch up with the rhetoric?
Opinion

November 14, 2025

To win the race for rare earths, the UK needs to be in Europe’s team

By Mark English, Policy and Media Advisor to European Movement UK (personal views) To make smartphones, electric cars, military hardware and much else, you need minerals known as ‘rare earths’. You need to mine them, refine them and put them...