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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Daily Mail poll on Instagram. A strong pro-EU preference in their (presumably younger) audience.
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Our European friends want us back
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European Movement West London #FBPE #FBPR #RejoinEU @em-westlondon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
EU responds to Burnham “…the UK is welcome to join the customs union or single market via membership of the European Economic Area.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
After the Brexit referendum in 2016, Nigel Farage predicted that the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Italy. 2016 to 2025: each country has become more pro EU 🇳🇱 Netherlands - from 72% to 81% 🇩🇰 Denmark - from 62% to 85% 🇸🇪 Sweden - from 64% to 85% 🇦🇹 Austria - 37% to 51% 🇮🇹 Italy - 33% to 52%
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Another of our European friends wants us back
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
From the Guardian
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
He needs to back this up
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 28/09/2026
Yes, it's right. The world is changing at pace, and Brexit was a gift to those who want to weaken us. The UK being back in the EU as a full member would make us all more resilient. We can't afford to wait.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "I cannot say to you truthfully that where we are is good enough. Brexit has done more harm than good. We need to restore a higher level of growth and prosperity for Britain." Britain needs EU membership - only then will we have the growth that our country needs.
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 28/09/2026
Stella Creasy, chair of Labour Movement for Europe, spoke at their rally at Labour Party Conference this week urging the government to drop the red lines on Europe.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
👏😂👇
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
UK and EU to work together on foreign aid. Coordination avoids duplication, cuts costs, and is more effective. We used to do it as an EU member. Good to see Britain starting to rejoin this, at least partially. www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...
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UK and EU step up cooperation on international aid
Britain’s international development minister to attend EU summit for the first time since Brexit.
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Ten years after Brexit, I think we can all agree that Andrea Leadsom got one thing right in her life
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Esher and Walton grip at the Rejoin March today
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
At last some good Brexit news. Just not in the way Brexiters wanted. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Brexit rules on food exports to be scrapped, government confirms
Agreement affecting meat, plants and packaging promises to end paperwork ‘hell’ and border delays from 2027
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
It’s been 10 years since the Brexit vote. Plenty of time to show it’s been s colossal mistake. Let’s get this petition over 100k signatures to get it debated in Parliament. It’s on 78k now petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Petition: Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin ...
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Cahir O'Kane @cahirokane.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Date for your diaries in five weekends time. Help push this up the UK political agenda again, as it already faces polemics of "Brexit Backsliding" over a 10-year-old vote.
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 20/05/2026
UK artists have lost an average of £11,545 of income since the UK left the EU. And it is now harder for new artists to tour our largest and nearest market, due to increased bureaucracy and red tape. 📸 Raph_PH/Flickr
Blur's Dave Rowntree: It's virtually impossible for young bands - Brexit has been an absolute disaster.

Yorkshire Post, 19 May.
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Almost 10 years on, those pesky Brexit benefits and sunlit uplands have proved unremarkably shy.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
“I will remain a remainer until my dying day” Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant says that “Made in Europe will have to include the UK”, as he calls for “more regulatory alignment” of trade between the EU and UK on #EuropeToday
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Ella Baron cartoon in the Guardian www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ella Baron on Nigel Farage’s vision for Britain – cartoon
Ten years on from the referendum, the Makerfield byelection has proved that the Brexit debate is alive and well
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 03/05/2026
Writing for The Observer, Tom Baldwin argues that "the country is changing its mind on Brexit. Leadership now means seizing the moment and setting a clear course back towards Europe." 55% of Brits want to rejoin the EU. How much louder does the public need to be?!
Starmer must be bold on rejoining the EU. The Observer, 3 May.
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 06/05/2026
Today, European Movement UK launched our report making the case for single market membership, entitled ‘Freedom to prosper: British business and the case for the single market’. The single market has raised EU GDP by 3-4% and created 3.6 million jobs. The case is clear. Read it at the link below.
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Richard Jones @langstone-court.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I've just signed a petition calling on the UK government to give British businesses a better deal with Europe. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/single-marke... @herefordshire4eu.bsky.social
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British businesses need a better deal with Europe
Sign our petition to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and demand a better deal for British businesses trading with Europe
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Putin and Trump are desperate to see Victor Orbsn reelected in Hungary for the same reason. They both want to weaken Europe. Our future must be back in Europe #rejoineu
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/04/2026
🚨BREAKING🚨 Starmer: "I'm ambitious that we can do more in relation to the Single Market because I think that's hugely in our economic interests." "The summit this year will be a deliberate ambition to go further than that and to cooperate more deeply, including in the economic sphere."
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 01/04/2026
🚨BREAKING🚨 Starmer: "Well, manifesto commitments remain, but we made it clear in the manifesto that, we wanted a closer relationship with Europe." "But, I do think that when it comes to defence and security, energy, emissions and the economy, we need a stronger relationship with Europe."
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
BREAKING: “It is increasingly clear that as the world continues down this volatile path our long term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union.. Brexit did deep damage to our economy” Prime minister Keir Starmer 👏
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 09/03/2026
Today, the UK Government has announced that the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation, including on food hygiene, additives, welfare, and plant health.
European Movement UK. Farmers welcome progress on food deal. The UK government has today announced that, to cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU, the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation. Link below.
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Si, gracias.
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National Rejoin March @marchforrejoin.co.uk · 01/01/2026
10 years after the referendum and the ONLY thing the minority who still support Brexit go on about, is winning that referendum (just). Why? Because it is the ONLY win Brexit has. The vote. Nothing since has been a win for Brexit. "Brexit has failed" Nigel Farage
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 15/01/2026
Tonight's turret meeting will be pretty awkward
An edit of a 'Traitors' confessional shot with Robert Jenrick sat in the chair. The caption identifies him as 'Robert' 44, Wannabe PM and a traitor'.
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Looks like this is topical again! My piece on why the single market and customs union matter so much: labourlist.org/2025/07/uk-r...
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'The growth strategy no one will say out loud: rejoin the European Union' - LabourList
By the time the next election manifestoes are written, it might be an idea whose time has come.
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Do they ever listen to themselves? They are beyond parody.
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
But will Starmer listen? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Paul Nowak calls on Labour to forge closer relationship with Europe
In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economy
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
At my age I should know better, but the howling hypocrisy of the Daily Mail still takes my breath away.
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Yes yes yes
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 13/11/2025
Please follow, help them get back up and running! 🇪🇺
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 13/11/2025
We can power Britain’s future together - rebuilding cooperation with our European neighbours would mean cheaper energy, stronger investment, and greater security for the UK.
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 04/11/2025
Seventy-five years ago, Britain helped create the European Convention on Human Rights, a promise of life, liberty, and fairness under the law. It has strengthened justice, protected victims, and upheld equality. These rights are ours to defend.
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 04/11/2025
Today, the Chancellor named Brexit as one of the main reasons for expected tax rises and lower productivity. Wasn't Brexit supposed to put £350 million a week into the economy? 🤔 One of just many lies it seems...
“A rushed and ill-conceived Brexit that brought further disruption, as businesses trying to trade were faced with extra costs and extra paperwork. All this meant that when the pandemic arrived our country was under-prepared, our public services weakened and our economy fragile. And we finished the pandemic with higher death rates and higher debt than our peers” Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 24/10/2025
Labour is right to call out the ways in which Brexit has damaged our economy - and the British public knows it. It’s the top reason they think Brexit has failed. Our new report analyses how the public views Brexit. Full report here: www.bestforbritain.org/polling_repo…
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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 21/10/2025
Our Policy and Media Advisor Mark is right: the UK will continue to be at a disadvantage until we rekindle our relationship with the European Union.
Mark English @markemuk.bsky.social
The effect of Brexit is not just 'long-lasting'. It is never ending.

Until Brexit is reversed, UK remains at a disadvantage to all its neighbours, economically, geopolitically and in terms of individual opportunities.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 21/10/2025
A milestone for equality. All 27 EU countries — together with policymakers, local leaders, and civil society — stand united for women’s rights. They’ve endorsed the Declaration of Principles for a Gender-Equal Society
A split visual showing a rose on a white background with the text “Flowers are nice” on the left, and the female gender symbol on a purple background with the text “Equal rights are better” on the right. The European Commission logo appears at the bottom right.
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Now may or may not be the time to say we told you so… but we told you so.
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 05/08/2025
This letter in Plymouth Live suggests it's time to give Leave voters who've changed their minds a chance to pass judgment on Brexit. What do you think?
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Esher and Walton European Movement @ew4europe.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
From Sunday Times survey
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