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The EU Referendum campaign must belong to the public.

Posted on 22/09/2015 by Grahame Pigney

A day over three months ago I wrote a piece called “EU Referendum & the grassroots campaign” about how the grassroots pro-EU groups were filling a need for an apolitical/cross-party pro-EU movement. Little did I think that they would be the only … Continue reading →

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Why we are planning a grassroots campaign.

Posted on 25/07/2015 by Grahame Pigney

The “No” campaigners are getting organised and seem to be learning from past mistakes. Rather than relying on rather unpredictable politicians, they are planning on a business-led campaign with a “flock of birds” leadership, i.e. one that frequently changes, as … Continue reading →

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Safe European Home

Posted on 25/06/2015 by Grahame Pigney

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Yasmin Ali In a large European city last night, a small, but remarkable meeting took place. It was the initiative of one man, young, unsectarian, committed to the public good. It is an example of how, perhaps … Continue reading →

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EU Referendum & the grassroots campaign

Posted on 21/06/2015 by Grahame Pigney

The two main parties are starting to organise for the referendum with “Yes” and “No” campaign groups being formed in both parties. A “No” cross-party alliance has been formed. At the moment there is no sign of a cross party alliance emerging for the “Yes” campaign despite … Continue reading →

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