We are watching with horror how it is in Washington.
And we are keeping an eye how it is in the UK where many are expressing surprise at the increasing number of comments along the lines of “We didn’t realise it would affect that”. At the moment these comments are mainly in relation to the end of the transition period. But read the openDemocracy article linked below.
Many of the problems from leaving the EU were foreseen (although too often it seems that little or nothing was done to deal with them) whilst in other instances it seems clear that some of the difficulties had not been anticipated.
On 24 December, in announcing the deal with the EU Mr Johnson said “And there will be no non-tariff barriers to trade”. Anyone involved in trade between the UK and the EU will, once they have stopped laughing, or crying, tell you that this statement is wholly untrue.
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The Third Annual General Meeting
To be held by Zoom at 20:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2020
Notice of the meeting and the relevant documents have been sent to members but if you are a member and have not received an invitation – or even if you have received it – and you are able to join us for the AGM please email patrick.reynolds@sstie.uk and ask for the link to the meeting.
Continue reading “The Third Annual General Meeting”Should the UK honour its commitments?
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said a new bill to amend the UK’s Brexit deal with the EU will “break international law”. He conceded it would go against the treaty in a “specific and limited way”.
The legislation being brought forward would violate parts of the withdrawal agreement, negotiated last year with the EU and signed this year.
Continue reading “Should the UK honour its commitments?”Grassroots for Europe Conference
On Saturday, 25th January three members of SSTIE attended the Grassroots for Europe Conference in London where 450 representatives from pro-European groups across the country and abroad gathered to hear talks and take part in debates on ‘What Now for Remain?’.
Continue reading “Grassroots for Europe Conference”Would you like to be an Associate Citizen of the EU?
At 23:00 GMT on Friday 31 January most of us will cease to be citizens of the European Union.
Are you happy about that?
What are the Candidate’s positions on Brexit in the 2019 Election – Tonbridge and Malling Edition
As the 2019 General Election Campaign enters its final weeks, SSTIE has tried to distill the local candidates’ statements on Brexit, to try and give a better idea of their respective positions.
This page covers Tonbridge and Malling candidates – Sevenoaks is here.
Continue reading “What are the Candidate’s positions on Brexit in the 2019 Election – Tonbridge and Malling Edition”What are the Candidate’s positions on Brexit in the 2019 Election – Sevenoaks and Swanley Edition.
As the 2019 General Election Campaign enters its final weeks, SSTIE has tried to distill the local candidates’ statements on Brexit, to try and give a better idea of their respective positions.
This page covers Sevenoaks and Swanley candidates — Tonbridge and Malling is here.
Continue reading “What are the Candidate’s positions on Brexit in the 2019 Election – Sevenoaks and Swanley Edition.”Kent Says YES to Europe
March behind our banner at the March For Change on 20 July!
Lord Heseltine speaking on Brexit
SSTIE member, Mark Goodrich, calls for Remain parties to come together to fight EP elections.
We need to talk about the European Parliament elections…
Amidst the storms of Brexit, there has not been enough discussion of the European Parliament elections. The EU has made it clear that unless the Withdrawal Agreement is signed by 12 April, any extension will require the UK to participate in the European Parliament elections.
Continue reading “SSTIE member, Mark Goodrich, calls for Remain parties to come together to fight EP elections.”