The TUC's own Project Fear
The TUC has been running its own special Project Fear campaign, largely unnoticed – though given its recent performance, that’s not surprising.
Brexit
Brexit
Straight talk on trade
20 December 2018
This well-argued book from Professor Dani Rodrik examines the effects of globalisation and criticises the economic justfication for it.
Active policy for Britain
20 December 2018
In this book Professor Philip Whyman makes the case for rebuilding Britain as an advanced industrial economy by rejecting options that tie the government to EU control.
What research does Britain really need?
In recent years, UK academia has become increasingly hooked on a steady supply of grants from the European Union. But even without Brexit that tap could never run indefinitely. Time to set our own priorities…
May's defence surrender
Theresa May’s Withdrawal Treaty would require Britain to comply with EU defence directives and therefore with the European Court of Justice, which would supervise the treaty’s implementation.
Horticulture plans for future
The horticultural industry is becoming clear about what is needed to secure the sector’s future post-Brexit. Brexit is welcomed as a unique opportunity to increase British plant production.
We must go
We must leave the EU on 29 March 2019. It’s what Britain voted for in June 2016 and that decision must be carried out.
Message to May: just go
11 December 2018
If May is allowed to remain in office, there will be no Brexit – just interminable pretend negotiations. She has to go.
Swiss stand firm over free movement
10 December 2018
In echoes of May’s Brexit “negotiations”, a proposed Swiss agreement over free movement from the EU is facing likely defeat.
Horticulture plans for the future
6 December 2018
The horticultural industry is becoming clear about what is needed to secure the sector’s future post-Brexit. Growing more in Britain would offer economic gains and increase biosecurity according to a recent report.
Brexit 2019: Seize control!
Brexit 2019: Seize control!
Tuesday 12 February 2019 19:30
CPBML/Workers Public Meeting, Tuesday 12 February, 7.30 pm
Bertrand Russell Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
We voted to take control, to take responsibility. Now we must make our demand loud and clear again, force them to carry out what they undertook to do – and make it clear that whatever happens we will not give up.
Seize control! Ditch the deal!
26 November 2018
This weekend Prime Minister Theresa May came out as the EU’s agent in Britain.
Who stole our Brexit?
26 November 2018
The title of a meeting organised by Halifax trades council tapped into the public shock at the betrayal being enacted before our eyes.
Manufacture here, in an independent Britain
22 November 2018
Why has the contract to build new rolling stock for London Underground’s Piccadilly Line gone to a German conglomerate?
What next after the Brexit betrayal?
15 November 2018
This is a betrayal unprecedented in British history. Parliament must vote to reject it. And this traitor Cabinet must be replaced by one willing to obey the people’s instruction to leave the EU.
Panic-mongering as Brexit date nears
6 November 2018
Attempts to undermine Brexit abound. One of the more insidious strands is the growing panic-mongering evident in some quarters.
Chuck Chequers: the single market by another name
1 November 2018
A devastating critique of the Chequers plan shows how it would bind the UK to EU rules with no say in them. Those compromises are unncessary and would not implement the referendum result.
Fishing – Brexit boom or betrayal?
30 October 2018
Fishing for Leave has published a plan to make the most of Brexit, but it against letting the EU keep control over our fishing.
Sheffield home to Boeing’s first European manufacturing facility
29 October 2018
Boeing's first European manufacturing facility has opened in Sheffield. Despite the doom-mongers, substantial investment in Britain continues.
Defend Brexit!
We the people voted to leave, but our vote is being frustrated. We must stand up, stand tall, and defend Brexit.
The punishment bloc
Ever since the referendum the EU has been clear: the only deal it wants is a punishment deal, to discourage other EU members from following our example.
Brexit: self-confidence and renewal
The referendum took a giant step along the road to freedom. But the job is not finished. Achieving independence will require a change in our thinking.
Handbook for leavers
A new book marshals the arguments for Brexit, and exposes the ambitions of the EU…
Brexit on stage
Not everyone in the arts is in love with the EU. A new play has been putting the other point of view…
Pensions: thanks to the EU, it's not all over yet
Despite progress in the universities pensions fight, the employers still do not accept – and many staff still fail to understand – that there is no pensions deficit at all. It’s actually a destructive fabrication imposed by EU diktat…
Labour's Brexit betrayal
2 October 2018
Labour has aligned itself with those in Westminster who want to betray Britain, betray the trust that people put in the referendum process, and betray democracy itself.
Bolton rally shows spirit for EU fight
27 September 2018
The 1,500 enthusiastic Brexiteers who came to Leave Means Leave’s Bolton rally show that the people are ready to fight for Brexit.
Honour the Vote
Honour the Vote
Wednesday 26 September 2018 19:00
Wednesday 26 September, 7pm
Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF
Organised through Invoke Democracy Now. Tickets (£2 to £3) available via Eventbrite.
Is Britain going to leave the EU in name only? This meeting aims to rally democrats to defend democracy and uphold the democratic mandate to leave the EU.
TUC opposed in closet call for second referendum
13 September 2018
Instead of calling for – effectively – a second referendum, TUC unions should follow the RMT’s lead and assert their own sovereignty against the employers.