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The State of EU-UK Diplomatic Relations
2021-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
In this session, chaired by Hilary Benn MP, the UK Trade and Business Commission will ask witnesses about the UK-EU relationship, and the performance of UK ministers, negotiators, and diplomats since 2016. There will be a particular focus on whether the approaches adopted have delivered the best results for businesses and individuals, what could have been done differently, and the lessons we should take into current and future negotiations. The difference between being an EU member and third country, the views from the EU and how Britain’s international diplomatic standing has been impacted will also be examined.
For more information, a background briefing and to watch the session live (or the recorded video later), please follow the link below.

Online event with Professor AC Grayling: The UK and the EU: How We Will Rejoin
2021-09-15 19:30 - 21:00
Be inspired by Prof. AC Grayling’s practical suggestions on how and when we might Rejoin…!
As a committed pro-European, defender of democracy and active philosopher he will share his views on starting the path to rejoin the EU sooner rather than later. Suggestions include combining pro-EU forces and collaboration to achieve a change of UK policy towards Europe.
Followed by live Q&A session.

Putting an end to Brexit means putting an end to Brexit - Brendan Donnelly
2021-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Those of us who see the damage Brexit is doing to the country should not be hesitant about calling for Brexit to be reversed.

Brendan Donnelly was a Member of the European Parliament for the Conservative Party from 1994-1999. He is now the director of the Federal Trust, a research institute which studies the interactions between regional, national, European and global levels of government. Founded in 1945 on the initiative of Sir William Beveridge, it has always had a particular interest in the European Union and Britain’s place in it.
He is no stranger to Stratford4Europe having addressed us in person on a number of occasions – always much enjoyed by his audience for his insights and his humour.

Democracy Day debate with Gavin Esler
2021-09-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Join us to mark the UN’s International Day of Democracy with a panel of political activists, campaigners, and journalists tackling the big questions about the challenges we face, and the opportunities that could arise in British democracy. Speakers include: Gavin Esler, Dominic Grieve, Tom Brake, Peter Jukes, Klina Jordan and Gracie Bradley.

Should Labour align its trade policy to facilitate re-engagement with EU?
2021-09-13 18:00
For the UK to re-engage with the EU our trade policies will need to align, which is one reason why the Tories are so keen to conclude new trade deals even if they bring no economic benefit, and in some cases actually harm UK industries. What should Labour do in response to this – and what should our future trade policy be?
Speakers include former MEP Michael Hindley. More speakers TBC.

Jobs, Workers’ Rights and Brexit
2021-09-12 12:00 | Online
Panel discussion on:
Jobs lost to the EU / Effect on Northern Ireland / EU-derived workers’ rights & future UK workers’ rights / How should Labour do future trade deals differently to protect UK jobs?
Chaired by: Seb Dance
Speakers: Jude Kirton-Darling, Mark Hendrick, Theresa Griffin. Elena Crasta
Further information via the registration link below.

EU Flag Mafia Last Night of the Proms
2021-09-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom
It’s that time again; we are in the run up to The Last Night of The Proms, and what has now become its own tradition. The EU flags team will be ready, with European flags to be handed out to prom goers as they arrive.
2019 was our most successful year. We gave out 50,000 flags, which was noted in the press as a “take over”, turning the Royal Albert Hall into “a sea of blue” which secured press nationwide and in Europe serving as an effective soap box to make the case for touring artists.
This year is crucial. Lockdowns are easing and artists are facing an unfolding nightmare with border restrictions and visas. We feel very strongly about this so we are joining forces and supporting the ‘Let The Music Move’ and ‘Carry on touring’ campaigns that are closely working with The Musicians Union and Incorporated Society of Musicians.

AC Grayling on Rejoining the European Union
2021-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join us for this very special seminar/discussion evening with A.C .Grayling on the subject of rejoining the EU sooner rather than later, with some very practical suggestions for all of us to act upon. Professor Grayling is a prominent academic, author, philosopher, historian, and stalwart campaigner for our continuing membership of the European Union.
The first hour will consist of the seminar plus questions. The second hour will be a participative opportunity to reflect upon the seminar, engage in dialogue and update our draft scenarios for rejoin.
A working draft for discussion, and a link to the Eventbrite page to book your free ticket, are both on the event page.

Webinar "UK/EU future relationship - Challenges for the cultural sector"
2021-09-08 10:00 - 11:00
This high-level event will examine the challenges faced by the cultural sector/creative industries in the post-BREXIT environment and how Parliaments and stakeholders can work together to find solutions. The chairs of the committees responsible for the cultural sector in the European Parliament and the House of Commons will be joined by a distinguished industry representative for a timely and insightful discussion.

Labour and Radical Federalism
2021-09-07 18:00 - 19:15 | Online
Join UK in a Changing Europe for this event in partnership with LabourList, where a panel of speakers will discuss the Labour Party and radical federalism, what radical federalism is and what it would look like.
The panel will explore Labour’s approach to devolution, whether radical constitutional reform should at the heart of its offer at the next general election, and how the party could use the levers of UK government to decentralise power.
(Register via link below. You’ll receive an email with the webinar link and details of how to login – if you don’t see it in your in-box, please check your junk mail.)

Driver shortages and the effects on the supply chain
2021-09-02 11:30 - 13:00
The UK’s supply lines are under severe strain. Supermarkets have stock and supply chain challenges. Staff shortages are being reported in haulage and food production and while these issues are being reported in other countries, the UK seems to be worst affected.
Speakers: Andrew Opie, Director of Food and Sustainability, British Retail Consortium; Richard Harrow, Chief Executive, British Frozen Food Federation; Representative from Logistics UK

World Wide Wednesday Bank Holiday Special
2021-09-01 19:00 | Online
A WWW catch-up after the holidays and a look at what is happening with the supply chain. Phil Speakman of The MZ Shop, Daniel Lambert of Daniel Lambert Wines and Dr Michael Lambert (no relation!) will give updates on previous talks.

Lewisham across Europe discussion with a member in Trieste
2021-08-29 17:00
In this event series, Lewisham East for Europe will be hosting short presentations to give you a flavour of life in different European cities and districts. They start with the Italian city of Trieste, former ‘spy capital’ of Europe where east meets west, introduced by their member Max Calo.

Reading Festival: Mobilising our Youth
2021-08-28 - 2021-08-29
The plan is simple: set a stall outside the festival (to save costs) and get youngsters interested in Europe and Brexit’s damage. We need to seed the next generation to carry on the Battle for Europe.

Prof A. C. Grayling: Rejoining the EU - How & When?
2021-08-18 19:00
Join Professor A. C. Grayling to hear his views on the UK rejoining the EU: How and when will that happen, and what can we do to make it happen sooner rather than later. Some very practical suggestions included.

Home Office protest against UK refugee policy
2021-07-29 19:00 | Home Office, 2, Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Rally to protest against the UK refugee policy.

Brexit - Should We Embrace It Or Fight To Return?
2021-07-29 19:00 | Online
Amid the unfolding chaos of post-Brexit Britain, we are delighted to announce a new Zoom event with Lord Adonis, Chair of European Movement UK, and Professor Simon Usherwood of the Open University.

Step-By-Step Towards Rejoin
2021-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
This virtual meeting with Lord Andrew Adonis will be an opportunity for European Movement members and supporters to learn more about the European Movement UK, its activities and its aspirations. It will also be an opportunity to raise any questions with the chair.

Bollocks To Boris, We Demand Better
2021-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 | St Peter’s Square, Manchester M2, United Kingdom
The right wing power grab gathers pace. With the UN warning human rights in the UK are under threat, serious corruption at the highest levels and the government attempting to become untouchable its up to the people to resist the onslaught on our hard won rights and freedoms.

Immediate Demands:
Scrap the Police Bill
Better deal for EU citizens in the UK
Respect peace in Northern Ireland
Respect rights of asylum seekers
COVID enquiry – NOW

The UK and The EU: How We Will Rejoin
2021-07-22 19:30 - 20:45 | Online
Rejoining the EU: How & When, and what we need to do to make it happen sooner rather than later. Some very practical suggestions included. With A. C. Grayling, author and philosopher.

An Evening with Will Hutton
2021-07-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Cheltenham for Europe is delighted to host Will Hutton.
Will Hutton is a political economist, academic, author and journalist. He currently writes a regular column in the Observer and regularly contributes to the Guardian and the Financial Times. He is a fierce critic of Brexit and writes regularly about this predicted and unfolding disaster.
As one of the leading economics commentators in the country, Will is regularly called on to advise senior political and business figures and comment in the national and international media.

The UK in Europe – new perspectives
2021-07-15 19:00
The pain of Brexit is growing by the month. Yet our Government and the popular press continue as if it were a triumph. Current evidence is that public opinion in the UK is remarkably resistant to evidence. How is the UK seen by others? In this meeting we will be getting the perspectives of two political commentators who were born in other EU countries and live in England.
Speakers:
Alex Andreou, a man of many parts, best known to us for his writings, in the Guardian and New Statesman, among others. You may have come across him through Remainiacs and its more recent incarnation, Oh God what now!
Annette Dittert, foreign correspondent and passionate filmmaker for ARD, German TV.

WorldWideWednesday: Brexit, The Establishment Civil War, How Britain Ends.
2021-07-07 18:30 | Online
Join our Chair Mick Ord, as he leads the discussion this evening with two influential guests:
Gavin Esler, award-winning broadcaster, writer and journalist, will be talking about his most recent book, “How Britain Ends – English Nationalism and the Re-birth of Four Nations”, and Josh Hamilton, founder and editor of British politics analysis and news site www.thejist.co.uk, will be discussing his debut book, “Brexit: The Establishment Civil War”.

Settled Status After The Deadline - What Happens Next?
2021-07-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
The deadline for Settled Status is 30th June 2021. But what happens next?
We know that, for many EU and EEA citizens, challenges are likely to continue after 30th June. There are significant delays in processing applications and fears that many vulnerable people will miss the deadline. But this issue has wider implications for all of us in term of the approach to citizens’ rights, the implications of the ‘hostile environment’ approach to immigration, and the end of Freedom of Movement.
Click on the Zoom link to see who is on the panel for this event, and to register.

The EU/UK Forum Annual conference 2021 A New Relationship
2021-07-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
With the European Parliament’s recent vote ratifying the Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the EU and the UK, the focus now shifts to its implementation and at how co-operation can be built upon and extended in the coming years.
This inaugural EU-UK Forum annual conference will assess, amongst other things, perhaps the biggest challenge of all: re-building trust and realigning the relationship. It will convene political commentators and experts, policymakers, businesses, and civil society to discuss the nature of the relationship as it stands today and on the key areas for continued and future co-operation.
Speakers include:
Kelly Beaver, Managing Director of Public Affairs, Ipsos MORI and Georgina Wright, Head of Europe Programme, Institut Montaigne
Anand Menon, Director of the UK in a Changing Europe, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs, King’s College London, in conversation with Paul Adamson
Raoul Rapurel, Adviser, Deloitte, Former Adviser to HMG on Brexit in conversation with George Parker, Political Editor, FT
João Vale de Almeida, EU Ambassador to the UK in conversation with John Peet, Political and Brexit editor, The Economist
Terry Reintke MEP in conversation with Stefanie Bolzen, WELT Correspondent, London
Lindsay Appleby, Head of the UK Mission to the European Union, in conversation with Katya Adler, Europe Editor, BBC

Post-Brexit Clinic at Queen's
2021-06-30 12:30 - 13:45 | Online
Professor David Phinnemore, Dr Viviane Gravey, Professor Katy Hayward, Dr Billy Melo Araujo and Lisa Whitten, will discuss latest developments in the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU and at the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
With the two main Unionist party leaders stepping down, concerns that the Ireland/N.Ireland Protocol is destabilizing NI’s future political stability, and the European Parliament’s ratification of the post-Brexit EU-UK trade agreement, what does this all mean for Northern Ireland?

Professor A.C. Grayling: The UK and the EU: the Future
2021-06-28 18:00 | Online
A discussion with renowned philosopher, academic and author Professor A. C. Grayling, who has written on such varied topics as ethics, human rights and the history of ideas. He is especially well known to us as a staunch pro-European who has campaigned against the UK government’s response to the Brexit referendum result.
After a short introduction from our host Nick Crosby, Professor Grayling will speak for 30 minutes and take questions for the rest of the hour.
Register for this event via the email link below.

FROM BREXIT TO THE FUTURE / East Kent and the EU
2021-06-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
An informal meeting with short talks and discussion on ways of enhancing and augmenting the ties between East Kent and the European Union in the aftermath of BREXIT.
Speakers include:
Susanne Oberhauser, Head of the EU Parliamentary Liaison Office to the UK
Jeremy O’Sullivan, Cultural Attaché of Europe House London
Rosie Duffield MP for Canterbury
Dr. Carl Wright (Twinning/Climate)
Other topics to be covered include: Business, Football, Education, Festival of Europe, Musical Exchanges, MEP Visits & Social Policy.

Brexit: Five years on from the UK’s vote that triggered an EU divorce
2021-06-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Virtual event hosted by John Rentoul from The Independent. He will be joined by Andrew Grice, the paper’s political columnist, and two guest political speakers, David Gauke and the Rt Hon Lord Adonis. The panel will examine:
How it came about that the leave vote conquered; address the fallout that followed; assess where it has led us to now six months after officially leaving the European single market; and ask what the future holds.
There will be a Q&A after the discussion which will be your opportunity to ask the panel questions about their own insight and opinions on Brexit, as well as what the future holds for the EU.

Five years on - what should Labour do next?
2021-06-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join Mike Buckley, Laura Parker (Labour for a New Democracy) and former MEP Seb Dance to talk about what’s changed five years since the referendum, and what Labour can do next to set things right. Further speakers tbc.
