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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T041617
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T041617
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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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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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