Brexit

Brexit and how far will the UK's data protection rules diverge from the EU in 2022 — 02 January 2022, 22:54 CET

Brexit shook up the UK’s data protection landscape, bringing with it a fair share of uncertainty, anxiety and confusion. One year on, the question that very much still remains unanswered is to what extent the UK will now diverge away from the EU’s data protection regime.

Post-Brexit, Imperiled Transatlantic Relationship More Important Than Ever — 16 January 2020, 17:15 CET

The UK's impending departure from the European Union on January 31 creates at least one certainty. Following the Tories' resounding victory in the December parliamentary elections, any further talk of a second referendum is empty rhetoric; the idea was rejected at the ballot box.

Bremain in Spain says: No to Boris, Yes to Europe — 22 July 2019, 21:20 CET

On Saturday 20 July, members of Bremain in Spain returned to London to join the 'No to Boris, Yes to Europe' rally and march on Westminster. Along with other anti-Brexit and citizens’ rights groups from across Europe, Bremain in Spain made its presence felt and its voice heard.

Bremain in Spain comments on Spanish election results — 30 April 2019, 15:54 CET

Bremain in Spain, a pro-EU campaign group, says that Sunday's Spanish election result has brought welcome reassurance for Brits living in Spain, with the ruling socialist party, PSOE, gaining an increased share of votes. The voting turnout increased to 75%, despite this being Spain's third general election in four years.

Bremain in Spain Marchers Put it to the People in London — 26 March 2019, 14:05 CET

On Saturday 23 March, around 100 members of campaign group Bremain in Spain marched through central London as part of the 'Put it to the People' March, with the aim of securing the British public another vote on Brexit.

Bremain in Spain is on the March — 18 March 2019, 15:52 CET

On Saturday 23 March, the 'Put it to the People' march will take over central London. It is expected to be the largest protest march in British history.

UK in EU Challenge Solicitors Write to Prime Minister and Metropolitan Police Ahead of Court of Appeal — 20 February 2019, 23:30 CET

With a Court of Appeal hearing due to take place on Thursday 21 February, solicitors for the UK in EU claimants, headed by Bremain in Spain's Sue Wilson, have written to the Prime Minister to question once again the legitimacy of the Brexit referendum and ask her to consider extending the Article 50 process and/or holding another referendum.

UK in EU Challenge Considers Appeal Against High Court Ruling — 12 December 2018, 00:11 CET

Following a court ruling denying permission for the case to proceed, the legal team and claimants behind the UK in EU Challenge are currently considering an appeal.

May has finally managed to unite Parliament — 15 November 2018, 17:41 CET

With the latest instalments in the Brexit cliff-hanger being watched avidly worldwide, Sue Wilson, chair of Bremain in Spain, comments on Theresa May's tough week and the state of play so far.

UK in EU Challenge asks Theresa May to reconsider her position on the referendum result — 08 November 2018, 18:21 CET

Solicitors acting for the claimants in Wilson & Others vs. The Prime Minister, known as the UK in EU Challenge, led by Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain, are urging Theresa May to reconsider her position in light of the Electoral Commission's decision to refer Arron Banks to the National Crime Agency.

Bremain in Spain celebrates the huge turnout at People's Vote march — 28 October 2018, 23:59 CET

Members of the 5,000-strong Bremain in Spain are celebrating a triumphant turnout of over 700,000 people at the People's Vote march that occurred in London on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

Metropolitan Police placed under pressure to act re Vote Leave breaching election law — 17 October 2018, 20:32 CET

Sue Wilson, chair of Bremain in Spain and lead claimant in the UK in EU Legal Challenge against Theresa May, comments on the Metropolitan Police being under pressure to act re Vote Leave breaching election law ahead of the 2016 referendum.

Theresa May's 'Dirty Dancing' with Citizens' Rights — 04 October 2018, 15:46 CET

Theresa May's Conservative Party conference speech is causing confusion and consternation amongst members of campaign group Bremain in Spain.

UK in EU Challenge Claimants Request Oral Hearing Following High Court Decision — 26 September 2018, 23:39 CET

The High Court has refused permission for the UK in EU Challenge case to proceed on first review of the legal papers, primarily on the basis that the claim is out of time. This current decision has been advised to lead claimant, Sue Wilson, chair of Bremain in Spain, and to the other claimants.

UK in EU Legal Challenge Awaits Court Decision — 19 September 2018, 00:40 CET

Bremain in Spain - whose chair, Sue Wilson, is the lead claimant in the UK in EU Legal Challenge against the Prime Minister - reports on the progress of the case.

Important New Brexit Legal Challenge Launches — 16 August 2018, 13:18 CET

Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a major new legal challenge over Brexit. Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning tirelessly for the rights of British citizens in Spain and the EU, is lead claimant of a group of British citizens living in EU27 countries which has issued a court challenge against Brexit.

Bremain in Spain Comments on Theresa's Current Cabinet Chaos — 11 July 2018, 13:02 CET

When May announced on Friday that the Cabinet had reached agreement on her Brexit plan proposal, the most common response was that the truce couldn't last.

Bremain in Spain Comments on the People's Vote March — 25 June 2018, 23:32 CET

Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain and the EU, comments on the success of Saturday's People's Vote March in London.

Bremain in Spain comments on May's Sleight of Hand — 21 June 2018, 18:23 CET

Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the UK to remain in the European Union and to protect the rights of British migrants living in Spain, comments on today's Brexit developments in the House of Commons.

Bremain in Spain Comments on Lord Lawson Seeking French Citizenship — 06 June 2018, 00:02 CET

Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain and the EU, reacts to Lord Nigel Lawson seeking French citizenship.

Bremain in Spain Comments on Scottish Parliament Vote — 17 May 2018, 22:22 CET

Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain and the EU, reacts to the Scottish Parliament's rejection of the EU (Withdrawal) Bill.

Bremain in Spain Comments on Brexit "Progress" — 14 May 2018, 15:29 CET

Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain and the EU, reacts to the latest Brexit developments in the House of Lords.

Bremain in Spain supports 'March for a #PeoplesVote' on 23 June in London — 30 April 2018, 18:37 CET

Bremain in Spain, a group campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain and the EU, supports the March for a #PeoplesVote scheduled for 23 June, 2018, in London.

Bremain in Spain Comments on Devolved Parliaments and Brexit — 26 April 2018, 13:21 CET

Bremain in Spain, an organisation campaigning for the rights of British citizens in Spain and the EU, comments on the burning issue of the devolved parliaments in the Brexit negotiations and why it is increasingly necessary to have a People's Vote.

Bremain in Spain comments on Windrush — 19 April 2018, 17:46 CET

The recent Windrush scandal has brought condemnation of the government's supposed "hostile environment" policy from politicians and the media alike.