Author Archives: Grahame Pigney

7 Reasons for the UK to Remain in the EU

7 reasons why staying in the EU is good for the UK from Nicola Fell on Vimeo. http://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote This short animation lays out 7 reasons why we should stay in the European Union ahead of the referendum on Thursday 23 … Continue reading

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EU would insist on a swift divorce from the UK before negotiations on new EU/UK relationship.

According to RTE (Ireland’s National broadcaster) the EU would want a swift divorce from the UK in the event of a Brexit and would only after that be prepared to start negotiations on a new EU/UK relationship, see link below. … Continue reading

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British citizens living in EU granted leave to appeal in EU Referendum challenge

Press release from Leigh Day the lawyers acting for British citizens excluded from the EU Referendum franchise. 3 May 2016 British citizens living in EU granted leave to appeal in Brexit challenge The High Court has given permission for lawyers … Continue reading

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Leave campaigner says £4,300 per family is a price worth paying to run & hide from the EU

Out of touch Leave campaigner Aaron Banks thinks £4,300 “is a price worth paying” – UK families are #StrongerIn pic.twitter.com/bKIKO31M5O — Stronger In (@StrongerIn) April 28, 2016  

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Not all issues stop at Dover, we must engage in the European Union, not run & hide from it.

Because some issues don’t stop at Dover. Working together on the big issues is why Britain is #strongerIN #Remain pic.twitter.com/l3SuppRvtk — Margaret (@margarance) April 30, 2016  

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Another illustration by Vote Leave of why BREXIT is not a cost free option

Why oh why, does Vote Leave seem unable to put up a single relevant factual argument?  Perhaps we all know the answer.  But you would think a Government Minister could make a better fist of explaining her case than Priti … Continue reading

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Foreign Office urges British residents to register to vote in EU Referendum

News release – 29 April 2016 More than 1000 expats per day in Spain are going online to the UK government webpage  www.gov.uk/register-to-vote where Brits can register to vote in the EU refer… Source: Foreign Office urges British residents to … Continue reading

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The Brexiteers economist says Leaving the EU will “mostly eliminate manufacturing” in the UK

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