Grassroots groups team up to ensure the people’s voice is heard on Brexit
Grassroots civil society organisations representing over half a million people and MPs have come together to campaign for the people’s voice to be heard on Brexit.
Read MoreDemand publication of Brexit analysis and answers to 10 questions
A cross-party group of over 50 MPs have signed an open letter to Brexit Secretary David Davis by the All Party Parliamentary Group on EU Relations demanding that the Government publishes, in full, the secret study into the impact of Brexit on the British economy. MPs are continuing to sign the letter and have been invited by the APPG to add their names to it as and when they wish.
Read MoreStatement demanding a “meaningful” vote on the final Brexit deal
It has been said that in the EU referendum last year, the British people voted to ‘take back control’ of our laws. For many, that meant a powerful reassertion of Parliamentary sovereignty. As such, we parliamentarians have a solemn duty to scrutinise the actions of the executive. On no subject is this scrutiny more important…
Read More“The Government’s proposed Withdrawal Agreement Bill is totally insufficient”
Commenting on today’s announcement by the Secretary of State for the EU, David Davis, that any Brexit Withdrawal Agreement will be brought before Parliament as a piece of primary legislation, Chuka Umunna MP, Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on EU Relations, said: “David Davis’ announcement just now that there will be an…
Read More“Withdrawal Bill delay shows Parliament is taking back control”
Commenting on reports that the EU Withdrawal Bill will not return to the House of Commons next week, and may be delayed until after the November recess, Chuka Umunna MP, Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on EU Relations, said: “I am not at all surprised at this delay on the EU Withdrawal…
Read MoreNew vice-chairs to take the fight against a hard Brexit to Ministers in the House of Lords
The main cross-party pro-European group in Parliament has unveiled its new vice-chairs from the House of Lords, including a former Conservative minister and a former Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Office, who will work together to fight against a hard Brexit in the House of Lords. The All Party Parliamentary Group on (APPG) EU Relations, co-chaired by Labour…
Read MoreBrexit bureaucracy bombshell for business
MPs from across the political parties are today calling on the Government to keep Britain in the EU’s Customs Union permanently after Brexit, as the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on EU Relations releases a report outlining the value of Customs Union membership to Britain, detailing the dangers to our economy and our borders that…
Read MoreParliament must have its say on Government Customs Union proposals
Today, the Government has released its position paper on post-Brexit customs arrangements between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
Read MoreNew cross-party group launched
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for EU Relations has launched, aiming to get the “the best and closest possible relationship with the EU” after Brexit. The group will be co-chaired by Labour MP Chuka Umunna and Conservative MP Anna Soubry, and produce research on Brexit and organise visits between Brussels and the EU member…
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