Tag Archives: Article 50

The People’s Challenge – Thank you and a brief moment to draw breath.

We have achieved very nearly all we aimed for during The Second People’s Challenge. This has only been possible because of your support. Thank you for the time, effort and money you have given us. We collectively must not forget … Continue reading

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Article 50 notification – Time to hold people to their promises

Today, Theresa May has given notice under article 50 that the UK intends to leave the EU. A leaked resolution by the European Parliament has come to light, detailing its position on Brexit negotiations. The red lines in this resolution … Continue reading

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The People’s Challenge – The next phase begins

The weekend’s march in London was a resounding success. Over 100,000 people participated, more than in any other event in Europe, on the anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Excellent speeches were made by people from across the political spectrum, … Continue reading

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March 25th – 100,000+ say Stop The Silence and Unite For Europe

The People’s Challenge is delighted to report (particularly when the BBC among others is not) that the Unite For Europe March yesterday was fantastic. Police estimate that over 100,000 people attended and it generally went without a hitch. Some great … Continue reading

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March and make our voice heard – March 25th London

Tomorrow’s march is going ahead, the organisers (Unite For Europe) have confirmed this, and although European Movement UK have pulled out, all other participants(and several additions) will be present – you can find the text of the Unite for Europe … Continue reading

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March and make our voice heard – March 25th London

On Saturday there is a march in London, one that is about principles that go to the heart of the UK’s democracy. The UK’s democracy is founded on fundamental principles: the sovereignty of parliament, freedom of speech, the right to … Continue reading

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March on the 25th to make sure our voice is heard.

Dear People’s Challenge supporter, on the 25th there is a march in London, one that goes beyond the pros and cons of Brexit. Many diverse groups will be represented in the march; the common element is their opposition to the … Continue reading

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It is not about what we have not yet achieved, it is about those things we have achieved – so far.

This update is about reminding you of the things that you’ve helped to achieve. It can be hard to remember where we all started from, especially when things seem as if they aren’t going our way. So let’s look back … Continue reading

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Brexit Bill – the Decisive Moment.

On Monday afternoon MPs will debate the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill again. The Government’s aim is to strip away the EU residents’ and parliamentary approval amendments, then return the Bill to the Lords and press there for it … Continue reading

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Ping pong stage of Brexit Bill about to start, make sure your MP stands up and is counted in the fight for parliamentary democracy

As discussed in previous updates,  the government is determined to overturn the parliamentary approval amendment we backed  as well as the earlier amendment that aims to protect the position of economically  active EU nationals here on the date Article 50 … Continue reading

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