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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 1d

The fishing community in Hastings with a bleak verdict on the EU Reset: “We gave away access to waters and we got absolutely nothing back.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘We don’t want to be a toy town’: has Brexit sunk this historic UK fishing fleet?

Struggling fishers in Hastings say the industry is dying after a deal giving away access to its waters made a tough job impossible

www.theguardian.com

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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 3d

Wilton Park in West Sussex played a major part in shaping post-war Europe.

On 8 November in Brighton we’ll welcome Nick Hopkinson, editor of ‘The Policies and Power of Public Diplomacy - Wilton Park's Road’.

Join us!

More details here www.euromovesussex.org/meetings

Meetings — EM Sussex

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 24d

🇪🇺 Exceptional speech from James MacCleary on the importance of the Balkans, and protecting Eastern European democracy.

🇷🇺 "The UK must send an unmistakable the Balkans cannot become a playground for Moscow's interference."

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Verfassungsblog @verfassungsblog.de · Aug 22

How much longer can we tolerate the lopsided instability of Britain’s relationship with the EU?

ANDREW DUFF (@andrewduffeu.bsky.social) argues that the current deadlock calls for an unusual Royal Commission to cut through parliamentary paralysis.

verfassungsblog.de/the-case-for...

Quote from our published article by author Andrew Duff: “British politics are suffering a severe case of cognitive dissonance.”

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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · Jun 16

Happy Sussex Day to all European Movement members in our historic county!

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Helen Gibbons @helengibbons.bsky.social · May 20

Terrific that @pimlicat.bsky.social, @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social, @sirnickharvey.bsky.social‬ and @markemuk.bsky.social‬ are about to share a platform to dissect yesterday’s Reset, at a turning point in 🇬🇧🇪🇺 relations

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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · May 19

Join this dynamic panel discussion on Thur 5 June reflecting on key challenges & opportunities for #UK #tradepolicy, especially its influence on UK economic growth & #productivity. Register here 👉 acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · May 16

Join us on Tuesday 20th May as leading voices including Sir Nick Harvey, Mark English, Mike Galsworthy and Naomi Smith, come together to dissect the crucial UK-EU summit, exploring what it means for Britain's future and our place in Europe.

Select tickets – Dissecting the UK-EU Summit

Join us on Tuesday 20th May for this members-only webinar, where we'll have in-depth reaction and analysis of the UK-EU Summit ...

www.tickettailor.com

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · May 13

The Brexit Impact Report 2025 shows 98.2% of UK businesses back rejoining the European Single Market to boost growth. Read the full report and sign the petition for change.

www.europeanmovement.co.uk/business-imp...

Business Impact Report

The European Movement’s Manifesto on Europe sets out a clear series of policy asks of candidates standing in the General Election.

www.europeanmovement.co.uk

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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · May 13

Thanks - they must have moved it 😔

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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · Apr 30

"As vehicles are used to produce steel, the steel industry will see its input costs increase. This will result in higher prices for steel, which in turn increases the price of vehicles further, and so on" - our new blog explains tariffs for the uninitiated.
www.uktpo.org/2025/04/25/a...

#UStariffs

A beginner’s guide to tariffs: Why are they harmful?

Trump is using tariffs as his main international economic policy tool and is providing two conflicting narratives on why he is using them. On the one hand, he suggests that raising tariffs is the key ...

www.uktpo.org

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · Apr 24

It is great to see growing cross-party support for a youth mobility scheme.

As Liberal Democrat spokesperson on Europe, I have been leading calls for progress on this issue for months.

The benefit to the UK is obvious - we just need to get on with it.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Labour MPs urge Starmer to back youth mobility scheme amid EU trade reset

More than 60 MPs sign letter calling for time-limited visas for 18- to 30-year-olds to travel freely

www.theguardian.com

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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · Apr 19

Our spring 2025 newsletter is out. View or download here www.euromovesussex.org/latest-newsl...

Latest Newsletter — EM Sussex

www.euromovesussex.org

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Paul Belcher FRCP MFPH Hon 🇪🇺🇬🇧 @pauljbelcher.bsky.social · Apr 12

🇪🇺 Proud to see my city of #Brighton continuing its strong support for #Europe. Good to see @helengibbons.bsky.social keynoting today and hope to see other local European supporters such as @carolinelucas.bsky.social at future European Movement Sussex events 🙏

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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · Apr 12

This afternoon we meet in Brighton to consider the ways in which British identity has evolved since the 2016 referendum.

Join us from 2pm at the Unitarian Church in New Road, near the Theatre Royal.

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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · Apr 6

Fantastic points here by @carolinelucas.bsky.social

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · Apr 6

Trevor Philips, "Is the 10% tariff on the UK a benefit of Brexit?"

Caroline Lucas, "Leaving the EU costs us 5% of GDP"

"Trump's 10% tariff has an impact of 0.3%"

"And this special relationship with the US is no better than an island with a whole load of penguins on it"

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · Mar 24

Stella Creasy is right, we didn't get what we were promised.

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European Movement in Wandsworth and Merton @emwandsworthmerton.bsky.social · Mar 17

Parliament will debate rejoining the EU on Monday 24th of March - a week today! Ask your MP to attend via this link --> www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-r...

Urge Your MP to Attend the Debate on the UK Rejoining the EU

A crucial parliamentary debate on rejoining the EU is taking place on 24th March 2025, following a petition signed by over 126,000 people. This is a key moment to push for serious discussion about the...

www.europeanmovement.co.uk

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Young European Movement @yem1.bsky.social · Feb 28

Beyond excited to be launching the YEM Women's Network alongside the @europeanmovement.co.uk EM Women's Network online on Friday 7th March 6-7:45pm GMT, right before #InternationalWomensDay 2025!

Register : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/european-m...

Info: @ceciliaeve.bsky.social

#IWD #IWD25 #Europe

European Movement Women x YEM Women's Network Launch

An International Women's Day event celebrating the founding of not one but two new networks within our movement.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · Mar 4

As the United States makes its stance on Ukraine and Europe clear, Starmer and the UK must prioritise, and lead, on Europe’s defence and security | Mike Martin for @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk

Starmer must face the new reality and lead Europe’s defence

As the United States makes its stance on Ukraine and Europe clear, Starmer and the UK must prioritise, and lead, on Europe’s defence and security

kentandsurreybylines.co.uk

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Feb 19

🤩 We have an exciting event next week with Caroline Lucas!

💚 Join us as she reflects on her experience as the sole @greenparty.org.uk voice in the Commons & her fight for social & climate justice & a better politics

📍 Bush House
🕐 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Register here 👇

ukandeu.ac.uk/events/unloc...

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James MacCleary MP @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social · Feb 11

I’m calling for a Youth Mobility Scheme with Europe—just like we have with Australia and Canada—to let 18-30-year-olds live, work, and gain experience across the EU. Read my piece in Sussex Bylines 👇

Sussex Bylines @sussexbylines.co.uk · Feb 11

Many have wondered why on earth this government is so reluctant to consider a #youthmobility agreement with the EU whch would reverse one of the downsides of #Brexit @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social spells out the advantages that his youth mobility bill would offer

A youth mobility scheme with Europe

The MP for Lewes and Lib Dem Spokesperson on Europe explains his proposed Ten Minute Rule Bill on youth mobility

sussexbylines.co.uk

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Sussex Bylines @sussexbylines.co.uk · Feb 12

Our #GenZs are really losing out, entirely because #Starmer is so reluctant to agree any sort of youth mobility scheme with the #EU. Read @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social on why he is piloting a youth mobility bill and hoping for cross-party support.

A youth mobility scheme with Europe

The MP for Lewes and Lib Dem Spokesperson on Europe explains his proposed Ten Minute Rule Bill on youth mobility

sussexbylines.co.uk

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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · Feb 5

“There is now a national interest and a moral imperative in Britain strengthening alliances that are governed by law and treaty, not coercion and extortion.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Starmer’s EU reset risks being dragged down by the old Brexit undertow | Rafael Behr

With Trump back in the White House, politicians on both sides of the Channel need to acknowledge the urgency of closer ties, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

www.theguardian.com

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Feb 2

Good to hear more voices pushing for a Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU. For ministers to pretend this equals freedom of movement is ridiculous - similar agreements exist with over a dozen other countries with max time limit. Young people deserve better than this. Where’s the hope & vision?

Post-Brexit youth mobility scheme should be UK priority Starmer told ahead of EU meet

Tory MPs and peers have added to growing pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to agree a youth free movement deal with the EU

www.independent.co.uk

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