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2020-09-01

the3million #DeniedMyBackup Webinar
2020-08-27 19:00 (Europe/London)
Topic
DeniedMyBackup: Take action with the3million for a physical backup to digital immigration status

Description
Imagine you urgently need a job, or are looking for a place to live, and as part of the process you need to prove you have the right to live in the UK. But your passport is no longer enough, and you have no biometric residence card as proof – just a code to enter into the Home Office database. Just as the landlord or employer logs on to check your ID, the system crashes, and you are passed over for someone else whose proof is easier to check.
And that’s not all – to get that code in the first place, you need not only your passport but also access to the right email address or mobile number that the status was originally linked to. If someone else helped you set this up, perhaps years ago, can you imagine the stress of trying to deal with the Home Office website just to prove you have the right to live and work?
That may be part of daily life for many EU citizens after 31 December this year, as the only group of foreign residents in the UK with a digital-only immigration status and no backup option of physical proof.
the3million is inviting you to our webinar and Q&A on why EU citizens should have the option for physical proof of immigration status. We’re meeting on Zoom, Thursday 27 August at 7pm – please register by filling in this form.
The panel will be chaired by Luke Piper (the3million) and include Emily McCarron from Age UK who will explain the consequences of a digital-only scheme for older EU citizens, Monique Hawkins from the3million, Ian Robinson from Fragomen, and Ollie Persey from the Public Law Project. There will be short statements at the beginning, and plenty of time to ask questions.
The webinar is open to all and will be recorded and live streamed on the3million’s social media. If you have any difficulties receiving your registration details, please email research@the3million.org.uk.

Make Votes Matter Day of Action
2020-08-22 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a socially distanced Day of Action to demand fair votes!
On Saturday 22nd August, MVM supporters across the UK will join together to highlight the ever increasing need for Proportional Representation in general elections. It’s time to get back out there and show that we’re still demanding equal votes!

"Settled" event online for Czech and Slovak citizens in UK
2020-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Online

Join Steve Bray for Chequers Protest
2020-08-18 12:00 | 2 Lee Cottages, 2 Lee Cottages, Butler's Cross, Aylesbury, HP17 0UT, United Kingdom
Plenty are pointing out that the buffoon Johnson will be in Scotland but don’t let that put you off! Check the latest state of play on Steve’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/snb19692 , or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/steven.bray.568/posts/3363675740376611. HIs Fund-raiser for all this is here: https://fundrazr.com/d1h707?ref=fb_88CMY3_ab_9gpV784bXIg9gpV784bXIg.
Here’s the announcements:
Aug 16th: Two days of protest at Chequers 18th & 19th August. A Corrupt government has no place of sanctuary or holiday in our country. Join us for the start of united nationwide action.
Aug 14th: United Kingdom : World leaders in imposing economic & social disaster on itself. The corrupt government have to be stopped. It can’t be clearer, the politicians & political system have failed all. It is down to us now. Good luck. #NationwideActionNow
Aug 14th:

Are you a student? Fed up with being screwed by corrupt Conservative politicians? Anti government protest in Buckinghamshire 18 and 19th August. Details to follow shortly. #HoldThemToAccount

We own it : Not a penny more to Serco - Give local, public teams the cash
2020-08-18
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON TRACK AND TRACE CONTRACTS – TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST
Matt Hancock needs to scrap Serco and Sitel’s failed contracts now instead of renewing them on August 23rd.
The government must give the £528 million allocated for these contract extension to local authorities and Public Health England teams instead. Privatised track and trace has been a disaster that is costing lives.
It’s time to put local public health teams in charge of the whole system. They have the tools and the local knowledge they need to do this vital work before any second wave this winter. Now they need the money.
PLEASE JOIN OUR DAY OF ACTION ON TUESDAY 18TH TO SAY: NOT A PENNY MORE TO SERCO – GIVE LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE CASH!

Organise a group to meet at your local authority building or landmark, (or Serco site if you’re nearby).

Remember to bring a camera!

Download and print this picture of a penny

to take with you, along with this placard

and bring one penny per person for the photo! Alternatively you can make a bigger cardboard cut out of a penny!

Remember to check out guidelines on how to stay safe and stay socially distanced. Gloves, hand sanitiser and masks are a must and We Own It can reimburse you for them!

Let us know you’re organising the action. We’ll help with the local press! Email Chris at christopher@weownit.org.uk
Let others know! Make a Facebook event too and invite other people who might be able to join! Main Facebook event here.
You can also let your local radio or newspaper know that you’re organising this.
On the day, make sure to share your photos with us at info@weownit.org.uk.
Share the action on social media tagging us on twitter, facebook and instagram too.
Lastly, email your picture to Matt Hancock directly!

Can’t make an action in person?
Send your ‘Not a penny more’ message to Matt Hancock. You could take a photo, ideally with you in it, holding a penny, to share on social media for example.
Make sure to tag Matt Hancock (Here’s his Twitter and Facebook) and include the caption:
Not a penny more to Serco – Give local, public teams the cash! Sign now: https://weownit.org.uk/save-lives-scrap-serco-now
Privatised track and trace has been a disaster that is costing lives. It’s time to put local public health teams in charge of the whole system.
Join in a Day of Action on Tuesday 18th to show you support safe, local track and trace for your community!
ACTIONS ALREADY ORGANISED

Wandsworth Town Hall – 12pm
Sheffield Town Hall – 12:30pm
Wallasey Town Hall – 11:00am
Darlington Town Hall – 12:30pm
Hackney Town Hall – 12:30pm
Leamington Town Hall – 11am
Bristol – College Green, outside Bristol City Hall – 12pm
Sunderland Centre – 10:30am
Southampton Civic Centre – 16:30pm
Brent town hall – 12pm
Liverpool Town Hall – 12pm
Leeds Civic Hall – 1pm

Kent: Garden, not Lorry Park of England - Demonstration
2020-08-15 10:30 - 12:00

EU Settlement Scheme Information Session. Online event by Advice NI
2020-08-12 12:00 - 13:00
Free advice for gaining EU settled status in the UK

Advice NI have joined up with Black & Minority Ethnic Women’s Network to provide EU Settlement Scheme Information Sessions via Zoom.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-settlement-scheme-information-session-tickets-115507838053?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch#listing-organizer

Commons Summer Recess
2020-07-21 08:00 - 2020-08-31 10:00
https://www.parliament.uk/about/faqs/house-of-commons-faqs/business-faq-page/recess-dates/

"No!" to risk to Vital medecines through no deal.
2020-07-15
#NoDealMeansNoMeds

European agencies can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/2wb2ibobdysunw6/no%20to%20death%20by%20brexit%20chaos%202%20copy.docx?dl=0

Virtual Event with Grieve and Dougan - Oxford for Europe
2020-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Oxford Zoom, Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford for Europe letter publicising event

Save British Farming
2020-07-08 13:00 - 16:00

Commons Whitsun Recess
2020-05-21 08:00 - 2020-06-02 10:00

Commons Recess in May (1)
2020-05-06 08:00 - 2020-05-11 10:00

Commons Easter Recess
2020-03-31 08:00 - 2020-04-21 10:00

Denis MacShane: From here to Brexiternity? Why Brexit won't be over soon
2020-03-19 19:00 - 21:30
North East Surrey for Europe are organising a series of talks together with the local action group MoVEM (Mole Valley European Movement).
All those curious about European politics are welcome to bring their questions and learn more about Europe and the Brexit process.
All talks take place at the Leatherhead Institute with a suggested donation of £5 on the door. 19.00 for 19.30-21.30.
Further details on: www.nes4eu.co.uk.
Denis MacShane was Tony Blair’s Europe Minister, he is a contributing editor at The Globalist (Five Scenarios for Brexit) and has written more than 10 books on European politics, the latest being “Brexiternity, The Uncertain Fate of Britain”.
He writes and broadcasts regularly in Britain and Europe.

Love in Restless Times
2020-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | House of European History, Rue Wiertz 60, Brussels, 1047, Belgium

A.C. Grayling - 'Rejoin: how and when?'
2020-02-13 19:15 - 21:30 | Fleet Primary School, Fleet Road, London, NW3 2QT
Professor Grayling is a master of Humantities at New College and supernumery fellow of St. Anne’s College, Oxford. He has written over thirty books on philosophy and for years was a columnist on The Guardian, The Times and Prospect magazine.
At this event he will discuss the way forward now that we are leaving the European Union, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Parliamentary Recess
2020-02-13 08:00 - 2020-02-24 10:00

Send Off at St Pancras
2020-02-13
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Labour MEPs: Leaving Brussels and Where Next
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Committee Room 6, Houses of Parliament, Bridge Street, London, SW1A 2PW, United Kingdom
As they leave Brussels, Labour MEPs reflect on the impact for Labour MEPs and the future of UK Europeanism
On January 31, the UK will leave the EU and lose its MEPs, including 12 brilliant Labour MEPs. To mark the occasion, we’re bringing together current and former MEPs to reflect on what Labour achieved in Europe and what’s next for Europeanism in the UK.
Speakers:
Julie Ward MEP
Jackie Jones MEP
Neena Gill MEP
Clare Moody, former MEP
Mike Buckley, Director of Labour for a Public Vote
More tba.

Shine through the Darkness! Town squares across the UK & London Eye
2020-01-31 23:00 - 2020-02-02 23:00
On 31/01 show that Farage and Johnson are not the only UK. Stand up for humanity, solidarity, peace and the next generation!

About this Event

LIST OF EVENTS AND ACTIONS for thanks, friendship, solidarity, protest and hope, 30th Jan-2nd Feb (organised independently, please send details of others to be listed to our.future.our.say@gmail.com)
UK-WIDE:
sign the open letter “see EU again soon” , before Jan 30th
show solidarity and friendship with a shared meal: A Table for Europe
LONDON
(Please sign petition asking the Mayor to give a space and ensure safety)
1. “Shine through the Darkness/ Sardines 4 Solidarity” 31st Jan 10-11.30pm TBC Jubilee Gardens and along the Thames near Westminster Bridge:
“Imagine that the main news footage of January 31st is not Farage’s financier chums quaffing champagne in Parliament Square or Johnson bragging from Downing Street, but instead the lasting image becomes that of thousands of young people and allies turning out to stand up for rights and solidarity. Thousands of phone torches shimmer beside the Thames and thousands of keys jingle, symbolising that we WILL unlock our future from Brexit’s toxic legacy. If it can be done in Bologna, Budapest, Warsaw or Prague, why not London? “
2. TBC Rally to Rejoin the EU 31st Jan 10.30-11.59pm
3. A bientot/ See you soon 31st Jan 2-3.30pm procession Downing Street-St John Smith Square
4. Mayor’s Event for European Londoners on Brexit Day 31st Jan 5-8pm City Hall

Bakewell: “Forever European” 31st Jan 8-11pm, Bakewell Town Hall
Bournemouth: Shine a Light for Our Rights, Bournemouth 31st Jan 10-11.30pm, The Square, Bournemouth
Brighton & Hove: Shine a Light for Europe 31st Jan 6pm, The Peace Statue, Hove
Canterbury: Quiet Vigil at the Buttermarket 4-30 to 5-30
Cardiff: Vigil for Peace in Europe 31st Jan 6.15-6.45pm, Cenotaph, Alexandra Gardens, Pro-EU Flash Mob 1st Feb arrive 10.45am
Cheltenham: Light a candle for Europe 31st Jan 10:30-11-15pm, 47 Promenade.
1 Feb Cheltenham : walk up Cleeve Hill, followed by the planting of an EU flag. The walk starts at 2 p.m.
Chester: silent demonstration,1st Feb 11am, Chester Town Hall
Dunfermline: Forever European street stall Feb 1st 10-12am, the High Street
Edinburgh: Brexit Day Protest Rally and Vigil 31st Jan 6-11pm Holyrood
Exeter: Exeter #StillEuropean flag-wave/mini march
Glasgow: Leave the Light on for Scotland 31st Jan 10.30-11pm Donald Dewar statue
Harrogate: Thank EU for Being Here 31st Jan 7.30-11.15pm (get-together to thank EU27 local residents with a meal and music)
Ipswich: 11pm 31 Jan candlelit vigil at Cornhill, preceded by shared meal with EU food https://www.facebook.com/events/ipswich-town-hall-corn-exchange/eu-exit-vigil-31st-january-2020/2538346769770787/
Liverpool: Keeping the EU Alive in Liverpool get-together
Newcastle: Vigil for Europe: a good thing never truly dies 31st Jan 10.30-11.15pm Civic Centre
Oxford: Proud to be European. Candlelight vigil outside Town Hall 6:45pm. Public meeting, Town Hall 7:30-9:30
10.45-11:00 torch and phone light vigil, Bonn Square. Check site for final details. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/proud-to-be-european-tickets-90309761929
Perth: Leaving the EU- mourning our loss
Stirling: Keep the Light on for Europe 31st Jan 4-6pm, King Street
St Andrews: Forever European street stall, 1st Feb 10-12am, St. Mary’s Place
Stratford: Thank EU and Au Revoir 31st Jan 6.45-7.15pm, The Swan Fountain, RSC
Truro: Get-together and Vigil 31st Jan
Wells cathedral Vigil at 10:30pm
West Lancashire celebration of EU evening with European food and drinks. Mourning starts on Feb 1st, wearing black
Winchester: Shine a Light for Our Rights, Winchester 31st Jan 5-5.30pm Ramble Up to St Catherine’s Hill 2nd Feb 1.45-3.45pm.
York and Selby for Europe are holding a European Friendship Supper.
PS it goes without saying that in these times the far right are emboldened and on 31/01 there may be a number of drunken Nazis celebrating who could attack people with flags they don’t like, speaking languages they don’t like, or obviously of a religious or racial group they don’t like. If you fear to go out because of them then you let them limit your freedom through their aggression, but it’s worth being careful. You know your area, you may want to consider moving about in company, avoiding certain places, and being mindful not to engage in any interaction that could become confrontational.
This page is a citizen to citizen call-out. There is no organisation behind it. But if you share the hope, then share this as widely as you can, and register to get further info nearer the time. Let’s follow the example of Sardines Against Salvini and movements across Europe. Let’s gather together and show the world :
OUR SOLIDARITY with all who are being scapegoated, dispossessed and intimidated under the current politics of “deceive, divide and rule”.
OUR DETERMINATION to resist the Brexit programme of deregulation and exploitation, defend our NHS, and restore all economic, social and citizenship rights being taken from us.
OUR RECOGNITION that – more people voted for progressive parties than for the Johnson-Cummings regime – only 1 in 9 UK young people currently aged 16-38 voted for Brexit whereas twice as many voted against it* – Johnson is pushing ahead despite Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales refusing consent.
OUR HOPE that eventually our country will reunite with our neighbours in working for human dignity, solidarity, peace and cooperation, and in fighting together against real threats such as climate change.
ITALIAN SARDINES: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/boris-johnson-nationalism-salvini-far-right-italy-sardines-protest-a9270976.html%3famp
CZECH KEYS: https://theshiftnews.com/2018/03/20/the-jingling-of-the-keys/
*Estimate based on 0% of 16-21 year-olds and 2/3 of 22-38 year olds having been registered to vote in 2016, of which a little less than 2/3 turned out to vote in the referendum. Amongst those that voted in the referendum those at the time aged 18-24 voted 27% Leave against 73% Remain, and those aged 25-34 voted 38% Leave against 62% Remain.

Refuse to leave the EU, they can't make us all go
2020-01-31 22:00 - 2020-02-01 01:00 | Houses of Parliament, Bridge Street, London, SW1A 2PW, Bridge Street,, London, SW1A 2PW, United Kingdom

A night of demonstration for Liberty and Europe - Mark Gitsham
2020-01-31 20:30 - 2020-02-01 00:30 | Parliament Square, Parliament Square, London, United Kingdom
Often-postponed, this event on Facebook says:
“On the last night of Britain’s membership of the EU let’s all stand together in solidarity with our European neighbours, in solidarity, fighting for understanding and freedom.
Meet in Parliament Square, bring flags, horns and music.”

À bientôt, see you soon - vigil Wiltshire
2020-01-31 19:30 - 23:30 | Waterfront Bistro, Pewsey Wharf, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5NU, United Kingdom
Next Friday Europeans will not simply vanish! We will speak up for the values that our parents and grand parents have fought for. We will gather outside to reflect light into the canal at 11pm. Inspired by the Italian anti-fascist Sardines in the photo, we will swim against the Brexit tide. So, don’t mope at home. Join us! From 10.30 til midnight. Or enjoy the meal deal of £11.96 for food and drink from 7:30pm. Bring a candle, torch or mobile phone to light up at 11pm.

À bientôt EU, see you soon
2020-01-31 14:30 - 17:00 | Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, Westminster SW1P 2A, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, Westminster, London, SW1P 2A, United Kingdom
FRIDAY 31st JANUARY 2020.
On Friday 31st January, Come and join me to say goodbye to our old friend. Be happy for the times shared, sad for the times we’ll part, and express yourself and your love for the friendship we’ve had and hope to have again one day soon.
With the permission and co-operation of The London Metropolitan Police I invite you all to join me in a procession from Downing Street to The European Commission in St. John Smith Square.

We will be congregating at Richmond Terrace opposite Downing Street from 2.30pm. We will promptly set off at 3pm in an orderly procession along the pavement making our way to St. John Smith Square following the route a ministerial car would take and as in the diagram below.
If there are any instrumentalists perhaps you could bring your instrument to accompany us singing “Ode to Joy” once there and some other songs. (Yet to be announced).
This is not a march but an orderly and peaceful procession to bid a very fond farewell for now, to our dear and much appreciated friends from all of us who will fight to rejoin our family of nations in the EU as soon as possible.
There will be a Facebook page launched soon for the event entitled, Ã€ BientÃ´t EU, see you soon
I look forward to seeing you all on the day. I can think of no better way to mark this day than to honour and thank all the staff at The European Commission, for this will also be their last day in office.
It is not the end, it is but a pause in time for we know that one day we will be together again.
As Winston Churchill wanted, We think as much of being European as of belonging to our native land and this is how it shall stay from this day forth.
Peter French.
17 January 2020.

Current pencilled-in date for Brexit
2020-01-31 | London, United Kingdom

Mega SODEM!!
2020-01-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Old Palace Yard, Old Palace Yard,, London, SW1P 3, United Kingdom

Friday Grassroots Events
2020-01-30 - 2020-02-01

Far from 'settled': How can we protect the rights of vulnerable EU citizens
2020-01-27 12:45 - 15:00 | Amnesty International UK, 25 New Inn Yard, London, EC2A 3EA, United Kingdom
Panel Discussion and Q & A:
The UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme is deeply problematic. Thousands of vulnerable EU citizens living in the UK are likely to slip through the net and fail to apply by the deadline of 30 June 2021. Those affected will find themselves undocumented, and subject to the Home Office’s ‘hostile environment’.
Scott Ainslie, Green Party MEP for London, is hosting a lunchtime panel discussion for organisations and individuals who want to learn more about the EU Settlement Scheme – including how you can help to ensure vulnerable EU citizens secure their new status to remain in the UK.
