Category Archives: Brexit

And so the dance begins

So, against a background of increasingly confused and confusing stories coming from Westminster, these Brexit “negotiations” are about to “start”. I use quotes because the agenda for Monday is very reminiscent of something which might be referred to as “flannel”. … Continue reading

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MPs say “Drop hard Brexit plans” – this is when the Three Knights Opinion really counts

It’s been 5 months since the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the People’s Challenge – confirming that Brexit was a Parliamentary and not a Royal Prerogative decision. It’s worth noting that this decision was made by a UK court, … Continue reading

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A Titanic success – the UK has just hit the iceberg, when will the Captain notice?

Back at the beginning of November 2016 Boris Johnson provoked hilarity when he said,  “Brexit will be a Titanic success”. Apparently he didn’t understand the irony and idiocy of that remark. I wonder whether he has since reflected on what … Continue reading

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Resetting the debate

Probably the most important thing we need to discuss is how we “reset the debate”, which we will certainly have to do following 8th June. Thus far we haven’t managed to do this. I pulled together the People’s Challenge to … Continue reading

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The People’s Challenge – Thank you and a brief moment to draw breath.

We have achieved very nearly all we aimed for during The Second People’s Challenge. This has only been possible because of your support. Thank you for the time, effort and money you have given us. We collectively must not forget … Continue reading

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March 25th – 100,000+ say Stop The Silence and Unite For Europe

The People’s Challenge is delighted to report (particularly when the BBC among others is not) that the Unite For Europe March yesterday was fantastic. Police estimate that over 100,000 people attended and it generally went without a hitch. Some great … Continue reading

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March and make our voice heard – March 25th London

Tomorrow’s march is going ahead, the organisers (Unite For Europe) have confirmed this, and although European Movement UK have pulled out, all other participants(and several additions) will be present – you can find the text of the Unite for Europe … Continue reading

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March and make our voice heard – March 25th London

On Saturday there is a march in London, one that is about principles that go to the heart of the UK’s democracy. The UK’s democracy is founded on fundamental principles: the sovereignty of parliament, freedom of speech, the right to … Continue reading

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March on the 25th to make sure our voice is heard.

Dear People’s Challenge supporter, on the 25th there is a march in London, one that goes beyond the pros and cons of Brexit. Many diverse groups will be represented in the march; the common element is their opposition to the … Continue reading

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Brexit Bill – the Decisive Moment.

On Monday afternoon MPs will debate the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill again. The Government’s aim is to strip away the EU residents’ and parliamentary approval amendments, then return the Bill to the Lords and press there for it … Continue reading

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