'It is the first time in our long history that any British government has embraced a policy of self-harm, despite their own advisers warning that it will make our nation weaker – and our people poorer.'
Former European Commissioner Viviane Reding MEP calls out the false claims of the Brexiters. She absolutely nails it. We need more of this from our UK politicians.
The UCL European Institute hosted a showpiece public lecture by Sir Ivan Rogers: 'Where did Brexit come from and where is it going to take the UK?'. / Sir Ivan Rogers (KCMG) is a former senior British civil servant who was the UK's Permanent Representative to the European Union from November 2013 to January 2017.
Navigating Brexit: what next for the NHS?
07/12/2018
Join the BMA and the BMJ to look at the impact of Brexit on health services across the UK - from workforce and regulation, to reciprocal healthcare and medical research, there’s barely a part of the health service that will be unaffected by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
In conversation with Sir Ivan Rogers
04/03/2019
The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Sir Ivan Rogers, former UK Permanent Representative to the EU... The UK wants an ambitious future arrangement covering trade, cooperation in foreign and security policy, data exchange and more. But negotiations on the future relationship will be much more complex than those on the withdrawal...
Axel Antoni talks about EU citizens in the UK in Reading on 14th June 2018
Watch A. C. Grayling's talk at Reading University on March 3 2017.
Watch A. C. Grayling's talk at Reading University on March 3 2017.
Watch A. C. Grayling's talk at Reading University on March 3 2017.
#Brexit stands as a cautionary tale to the people of Europe. We must never take peace and prosperity for granted. Value it, fight for it and defend it every day.
UK MEP Richard Ashworth’s speech warning Europeans of ‘cautionary tale’ of Brexit receives standing ovation
28/03/2019
British MEP Richard Ashworth’s speech in the European Parliament on Wednesday claiming Brexit was a “cautionary tale” to Europe has received a significant response on social media getting shared by many across the continent.
The Brexiters blame Remainers. They blame the civil service. They blame the EU27. They blame so-called "elites".
28/03/2019
They blame everyone but themselves: the very people who cooked up Brexit, sold it as all things to all people, and now cry betrayal when reality intervenes.
NICOLA Sturgeon said the SNP is offering a message of “hope and optimism” as she launched the party’s European election campaign. / The First Minister also condemned the UK Government’s contempt for Scotland and urged Scots to send Theresa May a message with their vote.
During a Q&A session at her party conference, the Liberal Democrat leader said many of the problems the UK was facing stem from the former Tory prime minister's "shocking misjudgement", where he "put the interests of the Conservative Party ahead of the national interest".
"When he arrives October 17th, I ask that our European friends give Boris NOTHING and give the British people EVERYTHING!" - Magid Magid
09/10/2019
When he arrives October 17th, I ask that our European friends give Boris NOTHING and give the British people EVERYTHING! / Let's stop No-Deal, secure an extension and give the British people a #FinalSay
The full text of Sir Ivan’s speech is reproduced below.
"To all people in the UK ... One day, I will see British MEPs being elected into this chamber again." - Terry Reintke
14/01/2020
"To all people in the UK who are heartbroken right now: The pro-European movement you have created in the past years is absolutely beautiful. We will build on that. And trust me: One day, I will see British MEPs being elected into this chamber again."