EU

It's time to admit we're all bored of Brexit
Opinion

It's time to admit we're all bored of Brexit

From Where I Stand — There's no getting around it, talk of Brexit is becoming tiring. You're not alone in feeling like you're starting to not care. This process will be one of the most important events for generations though, so it's time we find a better way to engage with our departure from Europe than this never-ending news cycle, writes Michael Segalov.

Written by: Michael Segalov

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit
Activism

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit

The shitshow continues — Well, it's happening. Parliament has voted to trigger Article 50 and leave the EU, refusing to guarantee the rights of EU citizens and a meaningful vote on the deal. Great.

Written by: Michael Segalov

No Jeremy Corbyn, Labour must not become UKIP-lite
Opinion

No Jeremy Corbyn, Labour must not become UKIP-lite

From Where I Stand — Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn today attempted to attack the government's Brexit plans, but it looks as if he missed, hitting EU migrants instead. There's no space for vague language when the security and safety of so many people living in Britain hangs in the balance, argues Wail Qasim.

Written by: Wail Qasim

Why the High Court's ruling on Brexit was not an establishment stitch up
Activism

Why the High Court's ruling on Brexit was not an establishment stitch up

From Where I Stand — This week three High Court judges ruled that Parliament must be given a vote on triggering Brexit, much to the right-wing press's dismay. But Dr Jo Murkens argues this is simply what UK law requires, not a stitch up by judges with an agenda.

Written by: Dr Jo Murkens

Labour asked the Government 170 questions about Brexit: What are yours?
Activism

Labour asked the Government 170 questions about Brexit: What are yours?

The Labour party has published a list of questions for the Government to answer about Brexit, 170 to be precise. But what do we really want to know about our impending departure from Europe?

Written by: Locke Fitzpatrick

The young Brits reconnecting with their European heritage after Brexit
Activism

The young Brits reconnecting with their European heritage after Brexit

Dual citizenship? Yes please — We’ve turned our backs on Europe, our tiny, drizzly island looks set to become more isolated than ever before. But young people in Britain didn't vote for Brexit, and many are desperate to soften the blow. One possibility that’s occurring to thousands of us is reclaiming the heritage of our ancestors from the continent.

Written by: Marianna Manson

London Stays: Thousands protest in London to demand an end to Brexit
Reportage

London Stays: Thousands protest in London to demand an end to Brexit

A campaign based on lies — While the United Kingdom may have voted to leave the European Union, London, like Scotland, voted to remain. Thousands marched in the capital to demand that Brexit be halted last night, saying a campaign based on lies and broken promises is an insult to democracy.

Written by: Emma Yeomans

10 ways Brexit could affect young people
Activism

10 ways Brexit could affect young people

Surviving a sinking UK — Britain’s split with the EU won’t be pretty. Huck gets to the bottom of the propaganda, myths and the deluge of questions nobody can answer yet, to look at how Brexit will affect you.

Written by: Alex King, Andrea Kurland and Max Gayler

Remaining in the EU isn't pleasant, but this right-wing Brexit is worse
Activism

Remaining in the EU isn't pleasant, but this right-wing Brexit is worse

From where I stand — From unaccountable leaders to enforced austerity, the European Union is far from a progressive institution. But the Brexit campaign has fuelled the British right, and leaving now would endorse xenophobia, prejudice and nationalism.

Written by: James Butler

Why young Brits living in Europe are worried about the EU referendum
Activism

Why young Brits living in Europe are worried about the EU referendum

In or out? — On 23 June 2016 people across Britain will decide whether or not the United Kingdom should remain part of the European Union. Despite the rhetoric, the hysteria and the headlines, this may well be one of the most important decisions we'll make for a generation.

Written by: Robbie Wojciechowski

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