Venue: Completely Suzuki Stadium, Cheltenham Town Football Club, Cheltenham GL52 5NA Present: Chair (Flo Clucas) and 25 members The Chair welcomed members to the AGM 1Minutes of the previous AGMThe minutes of the previous AGM held on Monday 6 March 2023 were approved Reports 2Officers reportThe Chair introduced and thanked the committee members following which she presented... Continue Reading →
Park Campus Wednesday 18 September 2024 On 18 September Cheltenham for Europe had a stall at the Gloucestershire University Welcome Fair at the Park Campus where we promoted the benefits of being closer to and re-joining the EU. We met a wide variety of students from all over Gloucestershire, and further afield, and who were... Continue Reading →
What can the LibDems do to encourage the new Government to move towards the EU? The purpose of this memo We congratulate you on your election as our new MP and wish you well. We welcome your oft-repeated support for a pro-EU position, and the commitment of your party to fix the UK’s broken relationship... Continue Reading →
Summary of 2024 General Election Manifestos Liberal Democrats The Liberal Democrats manifesto proposes to “reset UK-EU relations, forge a new partnership built on cooperation, not confrontation, and move to conclude a new comprehensive agreement that removes as many barriers to trade as possible”. The Liberal Democrat manifesto also talks about a long-term goal to "place... Continue Reading →
8 November 2023 We were very pleased to welcome Baroness Jan Royall of Blaisdon to a meeting which we co-hosted with the Cheltenham Labour Party. Julie Farmer, Chair CLP, introduced Jan and welcomed everyone to the meeting following which Jan spoke and answered questions. The meeting was closed by Flo Clucas, Chair of Cheltenham for... Continue Reading →
European Movement Business Survey 2023 Brexit is a disaster for businesses. That's the standout finding from the EM Brexit Business Impact survey. Based on testimonies and feedback from businesses up and down the country, the report highlights multiple challenges ranging from new Brexit red tape, a lack of workers, and huge increases in overheads. 94%... Continue Reading →
Dear Alex Chalk We write as a group of concerned constituents. Brexit poses the most serious challenge that Britain has faced since 1945. Decisions taken in the next few months will shape our country for years to come. There are many issues at stake but the questions we ask below are of such importance to... Continue Reading →
The EU commits €2.1 billion annually to supporting and developing young people through the Erasmus+ programme by: Helping undergraduates study at other European universities Promoting voluntary work opportunities through EVS Facilitating work placements and internships, helped by our EU Twin Town connections Involving young people in Youth Exchanges, with emphasis given to those with fewer... Continue Reading →
When thinking about the personal relationship between Remainers and Leavers, I remember how very determined Professor Mike Dougan (Constitutional Law, Liverpool), was that we Remainers hold Leavers responsible for the depredations they have generated - it is our job to take Leavers to task for the damage they have (already) done. Leavers are responsible for... Continue Reading →
There's a lot of talk about the creation of a new centre party (The Democrats?) which, apparently, has finance waiting for it as well as serious political backers - Blair & Major have been mentioned. Maybe it's much to be desired - but will it work? I should state my position - I'm a disappointed... Continue Reading →
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