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For more than four decades, we have been the Sussex branch of the UK’s leading pro-European membership organisation

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fife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
With expert forecasts confirming that restoring Single Market ties would boost Treasury revenues and revitalize services, cautious incrementalism is no longer enough. Unlocking national prosperity demands clear, decisive European integration. #FBPE
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Andy Burnham's 'big gamble' to put London back at heart of Europe
‘If you rejoin the European Union, there'll be an economic boom,’ says Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Brighton: Swedish TV was in town to gauge views on the UK's pro-European shift. Mike Edwards of EM Sussex talked to TV4’s Tomas Kvarnkullen at the i360. Great to see @emilylydgate.bsky.social of @thecitp.bsky.social in the same report. Report starts at 11m5s www.tv4play.se/video/7409a8...
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TV4 Nyheterna - Onsdag 30 september 22:00
TV4 Nyheterna med senaste nytt, analyser, debatter och fördjupning.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Let’s hear it for services! Podcast from @thecitp.bsky.social at the University of Sussex, recorded in front of an audience at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva. pca.st/episode/e77d...
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The role of services in supply chain resilience and security
This episode of Trade Bites was recorded in front of a live audience at the WTO Public Forum. The theme of this year’s Public Forum focused on the vital role of the services sector in enabling and…
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 24/08/2026
👏 Khan gets it. Britain must rejoin the EU. 💷 Membership of the EU will deliver a £92bn boost to our economy. British businesses will see a £43bn boost to their exports too. 🧠 It really is a no brainer.
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'Brexit lies are exposed, the debate is settled... we must rejoin the EU' - Sadiq Khan
This is searing stuff from Sadiq Khan, and his arguments for the UK to rejoin the EU are as clear and comprehensive as i
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Updated article from Sussex Bylines sussexbylines.co.uk/politics/sta...
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Starmer is the latest prime minister to succumb to Brexit ailments
How has the UK's leadership fared 10 years after the Brexit vote?
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This is an excellent long view by Dorothy Smith in @sussexbylines.co.uk contrasting the progress of Ireland and the UK since 1973. It’s a good corrective to mainstream UK media’s neglect of Ireland and the country’s dynamism, especially post-Brexit sussexbylines.co.uk/politics/the...
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The UK and Ireland – one in and one out of the EU
Ireland will hold the Presidency of the EU for the second half of 2026. What are its lessons for Brexit Britain?
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Soundcloud recording: Charles Grant, Director of CER, in conversation with Catherine Day, former Secretary-General of the European Commission www.cer.eu/media/unpack...
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Unpacking Europe: 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum
Charles Grant spoke with Catherine Day about how Brexit looks to people in the EU, a decade after the referendum.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Another fine piece from @sussexbylines.co.uk via @bylinesnetwork.co.uk sussexbylines.co.uk/politics/sta...
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Starmer is the latest prime minister to succumb to Brexit ailments
How has the UK's leadership fared 10 years after the Brexit vote?
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Sussex farmers and fishermen on Brexit, 10 years on www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Brexit: 10 years on farmers and fishermen give their views
Polls suggested the majority of farmers and fishers in England voted to leave the EU 10 years ago.
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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
What can Brexit teach us about the future of EU–UK cooperation? New research on Japanese MNEs operating in Europe finds Brexit increased trade frictions & reduced investment. Policy recommendations for the upcoming EU-UK reset summit 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... @sussex.ac.uk, @ntamberi.bsky.social
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 04/06/2026
Today, European Movement UK launched our new report, entitled 'Creating Culture Together: A Practical Reset for UK-EU Creative Cooperation'. The report argues for a practical reset for those whose work has been made harder, more expensive and less viable by Brexit red tape.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
New paper for the Federal Trust from Graham Bishop of European Movement 1066 branch fedtrust.co.uk/is-brexit-br...
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Is Brexit breaking Britain? - The Federal Trust
The lengthening list of the consequences of Brexit has created a serious and growing risk of a debt crisis. Would re-joining the EU and joining the euro be an answer to our economic problems?
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Berkshire for Europe @berkshireforeurope.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
💪🏼 Our petition has passed 100,000 signatures, triggering a parliamentary debate and showing just how strongly public sentiment is shifting. Alongside new YouGov polling suggesting majority support for closer ties, this shows it’s time for our leaders to listen www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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Brexit betrayal fears surge as Rejoin petition hits huge milestone
Wes Streeting previously described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' that has left Britain 'less wealthy, less powerful and less in control'.
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 12/05/2026
On Sunday 11th May, European Movement groups from across the East Midlands held a conference entitled 'Reasons to be Cheerful; Should We Reset or Rejoin?', with speakers including Dr Mike Galsworthy, Molly Scott Cato, Naomi Smith, Richard Corbett CBE, and James Naish MP. Here are some highlights 📸
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Read the Freedom to Prosper report from European Movement UK – British business and the case for the single market: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/business-sin...
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British Business and the Case for the Single Market
British businesses are paying the price of leaving the EU Single Market. This report sets out the evidence, shares the voices of businesses who are living with the consequences, and makes the case for...
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
📣 Calling Seahaven 📣 Our friends from EUnity Lewes and EUnity Seahaven will have a stall outside Morrisons Seaford next Saturday morning to mark Europe Day 🇪🇺 Do drop by!
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 24/04/2026
Nightmare at the border: return flight ordeals for EU citizens living in the UK Some EU citizens have recently been prevented from returning to their homes in the UK: one woman tells Sussex Bylines about her experience | Viv Griffiths @sussexbylines.co.uk
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Nightmare at the border: return flight ordeals for EU citizens living in the UK
Some EU citizens have recently been prevented from returning to their homes in the UK: one woman tells Sussex Bylines about her experience
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We are all hoping he is right... #RejoinEU
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South-East London for Europe (Selfe) @selfe.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Polling released today by YouGov has found that 55% of people support EU membership, while just 33% oppose it. #RejoinUK
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UK Trade Policy Observatory @uktpo.org · 17/04/2026
With talk of introducing legislation to bring aspects of UK food and energy regulation back to EU-alignment, Emily Lydgate explains how to future-proof the EU-UK relationship: www.uktpo.org/2026/04/17/h... #UKTPO #Brexit #EU #Tradepolicy #InternationalTrade
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How to future-proof UK-EU dynamic alignment
The UK and EU announced in May 2025 that they would start negotiations to bring aspects of UK food and energy regulation back to EU-alignment. After a period of silence on the UK side, some details ar...
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John Springford @johnspringford.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This is right, but I'd go further: winning the domestic argument on the free movement of people is what's needed to unlock anything further than the reset. That means Starmer has to repudiate many of his own arguments on migration. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Brexit delusion is dead – so now Keir Starmer doesn’t need to pretend any more | Rafael Behr
To rebuild relations with Europe in a dangerous world, the prime minister needs to win big arguments, not hide behind outdated red lines, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Madness. Here’s hoping for another famous u-turn very soon @europeanmovement.co.uk
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Huge thanks to @uktpo.org at the University of Sussex for co-hosting the recent webinar on the state of the UK-EU Reset. Click below to view a recording. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpzm...
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What are the hopes for the UK-EU Reset?
YouTube video by UKTPO
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Important new initiative for UK-EU trade and reduced friction www.businesswitheurope.co.uk
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Business With Europe
Business With Europe is a networking and advocacy forum connecting UK business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to improve UK-EU relations, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen cooperation wit...
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Podcast on a customs union between the EU and the UK from @thecitp.bsky.social at the University of Sussex pca.st/episode/0b52...
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Customs union membership between the EU and the UK
In this episode, we look at proposals for the UK to join a customs union with the EU. We clarify what is a customs union and discuss whether could it improve trade between the EU and the UK and boost…
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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Join us tomorrow 12 noon UK GMT as we explore the progress on the UK-EU reset 👉 universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @emilylydgate.bsky.social, @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social, @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social, @davidheniguk.bsky.social, @jontybloom.bsky.social, @uktpo.org, @emsussex.bsky.social
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
“Four ways to a better, happier, more successful You” - no, not a pre-beach diet, but some really good advice for the Labour gov’t. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Yes, Keir Starmer must do better and go faster in bringing Britain closer to Europe. Here’s how to reset his reset | Naomi Smith
MPs warn the plan so far lacks direction and drive, but there are four clear ways to really move on from our disastrous Brexit, says Naomi Smith of Best for Britain
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Join us as we gauge the state of the UK-EU Reset with an expert panel from Sussex and beyond. Free webinar, Thursday 5 March, 12:00uk/13:00cet. Register here: universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Great podcast from @thecitp.bsky.social at the University of Sussex and Borderlex, with key input from Energy UK and the Federation of Small Businesses, representing a sector so overlooked in the whole Brexit process pca.st/podcast/5a1f...
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Trade Bites
Trade Bites - the podcast about trade policy. Brought to you by the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy, and presented by Chris Horseman of Borderlex.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Join us as we gauge the state of the UK-EU Reset with an expert panel from Sussex and beyond. Free webinar, Thursday 5 March, 12:00uk/13:00cet. Register here: universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
What hopes for the UK-EU Reset? – Lunchtime webinar with expert panel on Thursday 5 March. We’re delighted to join with @uktpo.org at the University of Sussex to present a webinar on the state of the Reset. Details and link to join free ⬇️ universityofsussex.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
"The fact that the EU and UK were pretty circumspect and then ultimately rolled over with a deal, it convinced Trump that #tariffs work and that repeated threats are going to work", says @johnspringford.bsky.social on the latest #CERpodcast. Full episode here: buff.ly/z30mXwQ.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Excellent, comprehensive update on the EU-UK Reset from @cerianbond.bsky.social at CER Will 2026 be the year to reset the reset? www.cer.eu/publications...
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EU-UK relations: Will 2026 be the year to reset the reset?
A lot has changed in the world since the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016. In response, the UK and EU need to be more willing to change fundamental aspects of their post-Brexit relationship.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Looking forward to welcoming Lloyd Russell-Moyle, former Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and now Green Party member, to talk to us about Erasmus+ and UK-EU politics generally. Tomorrow 11:30am, Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
EU set to gain significantly greater car quotas in their trade deal with India as compared to the UK-India deal signed last year. UK trade policy gains compared to the EU will then be Malaysia and Australia - with the latter not seen as well balanced. www.reuters.com/world/india/...
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Exclusive: India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources say
India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country's vast market as the two sides close in on a ...
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cornwall4eu.bsky.social @cornwall4eu.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
CORNWALL4EU JANUARY NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE NOW! mailchi.mp/cornwallfore...
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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
The new 'Greenland' tariffs vs Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs. @michaelgasiorek.bsky.social explores three key differences of these tariffs, how countries may respond, and implications for the international economic order 👉 citp.ac.uk/publications... #Trump #USA #Greenland #trade #tariffs
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 18/12/2025
Rejoining Erasmus+ does not mean losing the Turing Scheme. Together, they can expand opportunities, widen access and give young people more ways to learn and train abroad.
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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
New podcast! Is a level playing field a luxury that we can no longer afford in these days of geopolitical contention? Listen to the discussion with @weforum.org @pholmes8.bsky.social @uktpo.org @sussex.ac.uk @chrishorseman.bsky.social @borderlex.net soundcloud.com/uktpo-tradeb...
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14/12/2025
This report, from the cross-party, cross-industry UK Trade and Business Commission (UKTBC) delivers 17 substantive recommendations for the UK Government, and our EU partners on how we can make a youth experience scheme a reality. www.bestforbritain.org/ukeu-yes-sch…
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The UK-EU Youth Experience Scheme Report
This report, from the cross-party, cross-industry UK Trade and Business Commission (UKTBC) delivers 17 substantive recommendations for the UK Government, and our EU partners on how we can make a youth...
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Excellent long-form interview on @quietriotpod.bsky.social with Lib Dem President and Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde and @pimlicat.bsky.social quietriotpod.com
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Quiet Riot Podcast
The politics podcast where we don't just laugh and point.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Join us in Brighton tomorrow morning to hear Nick Hopkinson talk about his major new work on the history of Wilton Park, the Sussex venue that has played a major part in shaping post-war Europe. More details: www.euromovesussex.org/meetings
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Meetings — EM Sussex
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 06/11/2025
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/europe-video...
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What Europe Means To You
For people across the UK, Europe means many different things - from culture, adventure and diversity, to opportunities for work, collaboration and friendship. Watch our video, introduced by European M...
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Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Analysts @armida.bsky.social and @sandertordoir.bsky.social decipher what the election results mean for The Netherlands and Europe more broadly. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight, read here: buff.ly/te5HYI3
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CITP @thecitp.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Interested in trade policy? Our working papers are now available on @econstor.bsky.social, one of the largest open-access repositories for economics and business studies! Latest insights from our researchers 👉 www.econstor.eu/handle/10419...
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EconStor (@econstor.bsky.social)
EconStor is a publication server for scholarly economic literature, provided as a non-commercial public service by #ZBW | #OpenAccess | https://www.econstor.eu/
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Join us in Brighton next Saturday morning to hear Nick Hopkinson talk about his major new work on the history of Wilton Park, the Sussex venue that has played a major part in shaping post-war Europe. More details: www.euromovesussex.org/meetings
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Meetings — EM Sussex
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 23/10/2025
Leaving the European Union has stripped rural communities of stability and security, as the farmers who were told they would be better off, are now facing higher costs, more red tape, and less support. This is yet another example of a false Brexit promise.
'Brexit was devastating for farmers. Brexit and the loss of the single farm payment had a devastating effect, and promise to replace the money have been broken.' Rory Stewart, Co-Host, the Rest is Politics Podcast
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Important message to send to the UK government www.europeanmovement.co.uk/keep_uk_in_e...
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Open Letter: Keep the UK in the ECHR
Sign the European Movement UK's open letter now if you agree that the UK must remain in the ECHR.
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European Movement Sussex @emsussex.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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/...
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‘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
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