February marks 4 years since the UK officially left the EU. It also marks a new era of import controls. Yet a dwindling number of British people now think Brexit was a wise decision. This despite continuing gaslighting from the Government. The latest blog reflects on this continuing tragedy. Read it here Oxford for EuropeContinue reading “A very muted celebration”
Author Archives: Peter Burke
2023 – how was it for you?
A reflection on events of the past year and the year ahead. Read it here And if you want to try a 2023 quiz, click here. Happy New Year to all! Keep an eye out for Oxford for Europe events in the New Year.
Metric is here to stay
Hope you had a good Christmas. During the Christmas break ministers have slipped out some news which we think is very encouraging, but they want to doctor the story. So, it seems, does the BBC. Read all about it here. And happy New Year to all! Keep an eye out for Oxford for Europe eventsContinue reading “Metric is here to stay”
The Reverse Midas Touch
How long would BJ have lasted in the Big Red Chair?
Illegal by name and illegal by nature
How long would BJ have lasted in the Big Red Chair?
The Unflipped Chair
How long would BJ have lasted in the Big Red Chair?
The year of the lettuce
Exit 2022. Another annus horribilis, as the late Queen put it 30 years ago. 3 PMs, one of whom was outlived by a lettuce. But her legacy lives on.. Read more here
‘Making Brexit Work’ – Fantasy or Deception?
Keir Starmer has told us that Labour can ‘Make Brexit Work’ and that the return of free movement is a ‘red line’. Does he really believe it? Is he wise to say it?
Our most recent event, Video now available
2 more superb speakers – an event not to be missed
A bonfire too many
‘A bonfire of EU Law’ is what Rees Mogg calls it. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill – sometimes called REUL Bill – is perhaps the most nefarious and dangerous of the many ill-conceived pieces of legislation being brought forward by this government. It may impact your employment rights, air safety, food standards and environmentalContinue reading “A bonfire too many”