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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230728T175427Z
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SUMMARY:Scotland would rejoin the EU tomorrow if asked - but how?
DESCRIPTION:How should Scotland rejoin the EU given 75% wish to do so? What’s the best way forward for pro-Europeans in Scotland – rejoin as part of the UK or as an independent EU member state? In this latest EMiS webinar Prof Stephen Gethins and Eddie Barnes will hold a conversation on this theme\, chaired by David Gow FRSE.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/scotland-would-rejoin-the-eu-tomorrow-if-asked-but-how/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230725T100631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T100650Z
UID:7907-1777567609-1777567609@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Unlocking Democracy and creating our Federal Union
DESCRIPTION:WWW WorldWide Wednesday Zoom gathering: WWW TED-style (1 idea\, 5 reasons\, 10 minutes: Liverpool’s high five to the world) talks followed by Q&A with two speakers:\n– Tom Brake\n– Dirk Hazell\nchair:\n– Neil Pye
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/unlocking-democracy-and-creating-our-federal-union/
CATEGORIES:Democracy in peril
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230725T101840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T101853Z
UID:7909-1777567609-1777567609@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Brexit Britain and the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:A Zoom seminar on how Brexit impacts on the politics of the climate crisis\, with Professor Ian Budge (Essex University)
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/brexit-britain-and-the-climate-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Democracy in peril,Environment
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230712T150800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T150800Z
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SUMMARY:European Movement UK Grassroots Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is both an in-person and virtual (Zoom) event\, open to all EM UK members and supporters . Building on the success of last year’s EM Grassroots Summit (October 2022)\, it will bring together our national movement for an engaging day of: keynote speeches\, workshops\, panel discussions\, campaign planning\, and networking with fellow activists and members. The day is designed to ensure that our movement continues to go from strength to strength\, prepared for anything that gets thrown at it! \nMIKE GALSWORTHY\, Chair of the European Movement UK\, and DOMINIC GRIEVE\, former Attorney General for England and Wales\, will be speaking at the conference\, with further announcements sent to registered participants via EM UK email. \nTo register\, simply click the RSVP button on the Ticket Tailor event page below.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/european-movement-uk-grassroots-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230619T180828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T180845Z
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SUMMARY:Brexit Unmasked: The memoirs and opinions of a nonagenarian Europhile
DESCRIPTION:In 1956\, Albert Kemp was a junior civil servant\, taking advantage of a subsidised French language course in Strasbourg. There he heard about plans for the new European Economic Community\, due to come into being the following year. He was so enthused and excited at the thought that\, when he returned home to Britain\, he tried to gather interest – but the only thing on people’s minds was the unfolding crisis in Suez. Albert might be Dorset for Europe’s oldest and most long-service Europhile! Talking to him is like living through history and he has a lively writing style. We are joining with Devon for Europe to offer the opportunity to hear about his book and listen to his experiences.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/brexit-unmasked-the-memoirs-and-opinions-of-a-nonagenarian-europhile/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230628T131829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T131829Z
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SUMMARY:London4Europe Social Event and Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Contact Andy Pye on andy@andypye.com to book
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/london4europe-social-event-and-quiz/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230630T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T155710Z
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SUMMARY:Can the UK & EU survive Great Power rivalry?
DESCRIPTION:WWW WorldWide Wednesday Zoom gathering: WWW TED-style (1 idea\, 5 reasons\, 10 minutes) talks followed by Q&A with three speakers:\n– George Cunningham\n– Roland Freudenstein\n– Jeremy Lefroy\nchair:\n– Patrick Hurley
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/can-the-uk-eu-survive-great-power-rivalry/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230608T194605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T194605Z
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SUMMARY:Online event with Dr Milena Romano\, Lecturer in European Politics\, ‘Europe Today: Society\, Challenges and Questions’\,
DESCRIPTION:Dr Milena Romano\, Lecturer in European Politics from the University of Bath\, will talk about some of the most interesting debates in Europe today\, from Brexit to Ukraine\, protests to human rights\, elections to energy. \nDr Romano’s research interests include European integration and foreign policy\, as well as gender\, feminism\, protest movements and how politics and education can affect everyday life.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/online-event-with-dr-milena-romano-lecturer-in-european-politics-europe-today-society-challenges-and-questions/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230612T160217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T160217Z
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SUMMARY:Seven Years Bad Luck: Has Brexit cursed Britain?
DESCRIPTION:Alastair Campbell\, Bonnie Greer\, Matthew d’Ancona\, Patience Wheatcroft and Tanit Koch discuss the damage Brexit has done to Britain
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/seven-years-bad-luck-has-brexit-cursed-britain/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230619T112715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T112715Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Security and Gas Prices in the UK and Europe: the true costs of fossil-fuel dependence and Brexit\, a Zoom seminar with Catherine Rowett
DESCRIPTION:Catherine Rowett\, formerly Professor of Philosophy at the University of East Anglia\, was elected as Green Party MEP for the Eastern Region in May 2019.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/energy-security-and-gas-prices-in-the-uk-and-europe-the-true-costs-of-fossil-fuel-dependence-and-brexit-a-zoom-seminar-with-catherine-rowett/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230609T122219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T122219Z
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SUMMARY:Boat Party Summer 2023
DESCRIPTION:As we cruise along the river\, we’ll interact with potentially thousands of people on the bridges and walkways\, creating an electric atmosphere. \nThis unique event is a chance to proudly fly our EU flags and celebrate the remarkable achievements we’ve accomplished over the years. From Eurovision triumphs to the hugely successful participation in the first Rejoin the EU march\, Last Night of the Proms\, our own Europe Day\, we have a lot to celebrate. Let’s continue this momentum and make this boat party a testament to our shared passion to rejoin the EU.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/boat-party-summer-2023/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230614T190521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T190521Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Our Star - Choosing Our Future
DESCRIPTION:When the UK left the European Union in 2021\, Members of the European Parliament\, led by Terry Reintke\, expressed their sorrow\, but also their determination that UK MEPs would return to the European Parliament in the future. They expressed this by promising to “keep our star safe” until the UK again becomes a member of the European Union. Now\, with increasing evidence of changes in public opinion and more active discussion of the consequences of Brexit\, the time has come for Our Star to rise\, and shine some light on the UK’s future.The “Our Star” sculpture is currently planned to move up through Kent and then settle in London where it will appear in the National Rejoin March in September 2023. Subsequently\, it will ‘orbit’ the UK\, providing a visual focus for public debates in many cities\, hosted by local pro-EU groups. This opening webinar will discuss the schedule of events in the UK from 23 June 2023 (the 7th anniversary of the 2016 Referendum) up to the end of 2023 and into 2024; where they may be held and who might be involved; how both individuals and ‘common interest groups’ can be a part of the campaign; and how the campaign is financed.\nRegister to attend via the Zoom link below. \nThe image above shows the creator of the satirical floats in the Dusseldorf Karnival that appeared in anti-Brexit marches in London\, Jacques Tilly (sculptor of “Our Star”)\, alongside (L to R) Phil Jeanes\, Terry Reintke MEP\, Peter French and Charlie Grosvenor.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/webinar-our-star-choosing-our-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230605T180559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T180559Z
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SUMMARY:Where is Global Britain? Is the UK on the world stage?
DESCRIPTION:WorldWide Wednesday Zoom gathering: Our WWW will examine the human\, economic and political costs of Brexit in a TED-style format\, followed by a Q&A with the three speakers:\n– Cosi Dörfel-Hill\n– Stewart Fleming\n– Nick Hopkinson\nchair:\n– Dirk Hazell
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/where-is-global-britain-is-the-uk-on-the-world-stage/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230515T170453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170453Z
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SUMMARY:The Human Cost of #Brexit and its impact on those who exercised EU treaty rights
DESCRIPTION:Cosima Doerfel Hill will be giving an account of the In Limbo project\, https://www.inlimboproject.org\, which has published two books of personal testimonies about the impact of Brexit\, one from EU citizens in the UK and one from British citizens in the EU.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-human-cost-of-brexit-and-its-impact-on-those-who-exercised-eu-treaty-rights/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230523T122647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T122647Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing For Ukraine - A Fundraising Event for Swindon's Ukrainian Community
DESCRIPTION:Swindon’s Eurovision Dance Extravaganza \nJourney with us through dances of our continent… Hear the story of these dances… From Ukrainian Cossacks to English Sailors… From Ancient Folk to Electro Balkan! Maybe even try a few steps for yourself!
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/dancing-for-ukraine-a-fundraising-event-for-swindons-ukrainian-community/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTSTAMP:20260430T164649
CREATED:20230510T123500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T123500Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing for Ukraine - a Eurovision dance extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:A community dance project between Ukrainian refugees living in Swindon and local residents. \nSee our Ukrainian community perform national dances\, alongside the local dance team “Dance Europa”. Journey with us through dances of our continent. Hear the story of these dances\, from Ukrainian Cossacks to English sailors\, from Ancient Folk to Electro Balkan. Maybe even try a few steps for yourself! \nThis is a fundraising event for Swindon’s Ukrainian Community – please see Eventbrite page for ticket/donation information:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dancing-for-ukraine-swindons-fundraising-eurovision-dance-extravaganza-tickets-618422848387
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/dancing-for-ukraine-a-eurovision-dance-extravaganza/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230412T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T183824Z
UID:7806-1777567609-1777567609@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:SORT THE SYSTEM - Lobby for Equal Votes
DESCRIPTION:This Rally for PR organised by Make Votes Matter and the Electoral Reform Society will bring hundreds of people to Westminster on 24 May to demand that our MPs back a change in the voting system – so that everyone has a vote that counts equally. Our political system is out of touch because Parliament doesn’t fairly reflect how we vote. We need Proportional Representation so everyone has a voice that counts. If you want to attend\, sign up at the link below. \n(NB: To prepare for this event\, Action Network are holding an online virtual rally on Zoom on the evening of 18 April – please see separate listing on UK-PEN Key Events Calendar.)
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/sort-the-system-lobby-for-equal-votes/
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CREATED:20230420T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T181556Z
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SUMMARY:National Rejoin March @ Eurovision
DESCRIPTION:NRM will be meeting up near the Eurovision venue in Liverpool at 2pm\, where we’ll give two audiences of Eurovision (rehearsal show and final live show) – including many Ukrainian people who fled the war – a positive\, friendly\, pro-EU welcome. Wear blue\, bring your flags and placards! We will be showing off our new banner\, giving out flags with “Thank EU for the Music”\, as well as Rejoin EU balloons\, and flyers promoting National Rejoin March II in London. All are welcome\, please come along – let’s make our ‘crew’ as big as we can! More details are on the website – and\, if you can\, please let the organisers know you are planning to be there.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/national-rejoin-march-eurovision/
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CREATED:20230502T113805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T113805Z
UID:7833-1777567609-1777567609@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Building Bridges between UK & Germany
DESCRIPTION:A joint hybrid event with EMUK members\, hosted by East Kent for Europe and Pulse of Europe Würzburg/Germany. PoE-WÜ holds monthly discussion meetings; the May topic is Brexit: What is the actual position\, what would we wish for and how can we improve the situation. \nThe aim is to have positive ideas for intercultural cooperation\, interaction and exchange. The emphasis is on discussion. \nFormat: Three principal groups will be participating: 1. In Person in Würzburg town hall. 2. Online in UK. 3. Online PoE grps in Germany \nThere will be two sections for all groups: \nA: 18-18.50 BST Each group discusses the topic among themselves\, producing a resume or summary of key points.\nB: 19-20.30 BST all groups join hybrid Zoom meeting to share their ideas and discuss the topic.\nJoin us for this different style of event\, across borders. Language is not a barrier\, so please do join us!
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/building-bridges-between-uk-germany/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230331T214046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T214205Z
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SUMMARY:Julian Priestley Memorial Lecture - "What one generation does\, so the next can undo" by Alastair Campbell
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Julian Priestley Memorial Lecture \n \nJulian Priestley was one of the first generation of British EU Civil Servants\, rising to become its Secretary General from 1997 to 2007. \nAfter his premature death in 2017\, a number of his friends decided that a fitting way to mark his European commitment would be to establish an annual lecture in his honour. This lecture is designed to provide an opportunity for prominent speakers to contribute to the ongoing debate about the European Union in the United Kingdom.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/julian-priestley-memorial-lecture-what-one-generation-does-so-the-next-can-undo/
CATEGORIES:Democracy in peril
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CREATED:20230501T175405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T175405Z
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SUMMARY:European Thoughts \, Ideas\, Citizens\, Global Placement
DESCRIPTION:At this Worldwide Wednesday Zoom gathering\, Roger Casale and David Henig will be talking about “Europe of the Citizens” and “Why we must defend trade (starting with our neighbours)” – responding to the barriers that have been growing in recent years”. \n\nFor more details and to reserve a free slot to attend this online session\, please click on the link below.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/european-thoughts-ideas-citizens-global-placement/
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CREATED:20230318T100116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T100116Z
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SUMMARY:The Failure of Remain - Adam Fagan and Stijn van Kessel
DESCRIPTION:Studies of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (“Brexit”) have largely focused on the role of politicians and political parties or the characteristics of Leave and Remain voters. \nThe Failure of Remain offers the first comprehensive study of the UK’s grassroots anti-Brexit movement. Emerging in the weeks and months following the June 2016 referendum\, this movement was the most significant and wide-scale mobilization of proEuropean support that the UK had ever witnessed. \nIn The Failure of Remain\, Adam Fagan and Stijn van Kessel assessed participants’ ideologies\, arguments\, and strategies. Drawing evidence from first-hand interviews\, an original survey of anti-Brexit activists\, and an analysis of their campaign materials\, Fagan and van Kessel conclude that\, while the anti-Brexit movement was successful in mobilizing a large number of pro-European citizens\, its impact was limited by weak links to political elites and institutions\, divisions between organizations and activists\, and the absence of a clear stance on the UK’s relationship with the European Union. \nThe Failure of Remain reveals the difficulties of formulating effective pro-European arguments. What lessons for the future can be gleaned from past experiences? What can be learned for campaigns for an ever-closer relationship with the EU and ultimately to Rejoin it? \nAdam Fagan – Professor of European Politics at King’s College London and senior editor of East European Politics. Stijn van Kessel – Reader (Associate Professor) in European Politics\, School of Politics and International Relations\, Queen Mary University of London.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-failure-of-remain-adam-fagan-and-stijn-van-kessel/
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CREATED:20230330T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T161337Z
UID:7784-1777567609-1777567609@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Brexit in the Celtic fringe
DESCRIPTION:This online webinar hosted by Grassroots for Europe will share information about the state of the pro-EU campaign in Wales\, Scotland and NI\, and explore the issues that are different in the devolved nations from those in England. \nThis will be a ticketed free event at 19:30 via Zoom\, with donations welcome. Registration required – Zoom link will be sent to those registered 24 hours before the event. \nPanellists: \nDavid Clarke: Chair\, European Movement in Scotland\nJackie Jones: Chair\, Wales for Europe\nJane Morrice: Honorary President\, European Movement NI
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/brexit-in-the-celtic-fringe/
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CREATED:20230412T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T190000Z
UID:7812-1777567609-1777567609@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Get Set To Sort The System!
DESCRIPTION:Sort The System – The Lobby for Equal Votes – will bring hundreds of people to Westminster on 24 May to demand that our MPs back a change in the voting system – so that everyone has a vote that counts equally. \nTo prepare for that\, join us on Zoom for a virtual rally on the evening of 18 April to find out why Sort The System is going to be our biggest opportunity yet to make the case for Proportional Representation. \nHear from senior politicians like Stephen Kinnock\, Tommy Shepherd and Zack Polanski\, and other speakers about why mass lobbies like Sort The System are important – and why now is the time! Together\, they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have about Sort The System and provide advice on how to engage MPs of all parties in a conversation about electoral reform.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/get-set-to-sort-the-system/
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CREATED:20230410T151111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T151111Z
UID:7799-1777567609-1777567609@ukpen.eu
SUMMARY:Labour for a European Future webinar
DESCRIPTION:Richard Corbett will be speaking on how Brexit is impacting the UK\, how public opinion on Brexit and Europe is changing and what this means for the Labour Party and the next election. \nRichard was a longstanding Labour MEP and is the former Labour leader in the European Parliament. \nHe is an authority on developments in the EU and on Labour’s post-Brexit policy.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/labour-for-a-european-future-webinar/
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CREATED:20230410T155035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T155035Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens and the Constitution: education and engagement
DESCRIPTION:Do citizens understand – or even care about – how the UK constitution works and the role it plays in making government work for them? If they don’t\, then what can be done to ensure that the constitution and constitutional change has public support and legitimacy? \nIn this event\, we will explore the current state of public understanding of – and interest in – constitutional issues. We will look at good practice for citizen engagement. And we will consider what can be done to cultivate an engaged and empowered citizenry for the future. This event is part of the IfG and Bennett Institute Review of the UK Constitution. \nTo explore these questions\, we have assembled an expert panel including: \nCatherine McKinnell MP\, Chair of the Petitions Committee\nLiz Moorse\, Chief Executive of the Association for Citizenship Teaching\nAlan Renwick\, Professor of Democratic Politics at University College London and Deputy Director of UCL’s Constitution Unit\nTatton Spiller\, Founder of Simple Politics\nThe event will be chaired by Rebecca McKee\, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. \nThis is a hybrid event; follow the link to the event website to find links to register either for in-person or online attendance.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/citizens-and-the-constitution-education-and-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T164649
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CREATED:20230406T105938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T105938Z
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SUMMARY:How do we get better MPs?
DESCRIPTION:Nearly everyone agrees that our MPs are not up to scratch. But the path to improving the quality of our legislators is unclear. Some point to changing the conditions inside Westminster itself\, while others look to the conditions of becoming an MP\, and who chooses to apply for the job. \nThis event\, the first of the Bylines Network’s Debates for Progress\, will present a few options of how to improve the quality of our legislators. Speaking at the event will be: \nTom Brake\, Director of Unlock Democracy\nTina Bhartwas\, Labour and Co-Operative Councillor for Letchworth North\nJosiah Mortimer\, Chief Reporter at Byline Times\nHarpreet Uppal\, Labour’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Huddersfield\nThe event will be chaired by Louise Houghton\, Director of the Bylines Network.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/how-do-we-get-better-mps/
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SUMMARY:The 25th Anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement & the Windsor Framework
DESCRIPTION:The event will be opened by Prof. John Doyle (Vice President for Research at Dublin City University – DCU) and will feature an opening keynote speech by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern\, leading negotiator for Ireland for the Good Friday Agreement. A panel will be then moderated by Mark Landler (London correspondent of the New York Times) and will feature Prof. Christopher McCrudden (Professor of Human Rights and Equality Law\, Queen’s University Belfast; William W Cook Global Professor of Law\, University of Michigan Law School)\, Dr. Mary Murphy (Senior Lecturer in Politics\, University College Cork)\, and Prof. Federico Fabbrini (Full Professor of EU Law at Dublin City University and Founding Director of the Brexit Institute).
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-25th-anniversary-of-the-belfast-good-friday-agreement-the-windsor-framework/
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SUMMARY:Dominic Grieve; Where is the UK going? Why do we need Europe?
DESCRIPTION:The Rt. Hon Dominic Grieve is the former Conservative Attorney General\, Chair of the intelligence and Security Committee and was the champion in Parliament for the Remain cause from 2016 to 2019. He speaks with great clarity and authority on UK and EU matters.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/dominic-grieve-where-is-the-uk-going-why-do-we-need-europe/
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SUMMARY:After Brexit\, is UK trade policy maturing? with David Henig
DESCRIPTION:Talk by David Henig followed by Q&A. \nDavid Henig is Director of the UK Trade Policy Project. A leading expert on the development of UK Trade Policy post Brexit\, in 2017 he co-founded the UK Trade Forum\, which brings together UK trade policy experts to debate and analyse these issues.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/after-brexit-is-uk-trade-policy-maturing-with-david-henig/
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