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‘UK’s illogical quarantine has disrupted the lives of Brits in Spain’
The UK's abrupt quarantine reintroduction has confused and angered British holidaymakers, but also disrupted the plans of Brits living in Spain who haven't seen their families back home in months, writes Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain.The measures, involving...
‘I trust the Spanish government to protect rights of Britons in Spain’
The Spanish government's attitude towards British residents in the country is in stark contrast to that of the UK government towards EU residents, writes a grateful Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain.The recent sentiments expressed by Spanish Secretary of State, Hana...
Spain’s welcome message to UK citizens
“Many of you have built your homes here and we want you to stay . . . You are part of the Spanish family. You are part of us. The Spanish Government is here to support you in this new phase and we want to send you a very clear message: this is, and will always be,...
Now it’s time for under-the-radar Brits in Spain to become official residents
Tens, if not hundreds of thousands of Brits in Spain will soon be applying for the new Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE). For the time being at least, I will not be one of them, writes Sue Wilson from the Bremain in Spain group.Don’t get me wrong – I think the...
Watching the UK from Spain is like watching a slow-motion car crash
"Only time will tell if Spain’s approach will prevent any serious reintroduction of the virus. By contrast, it’s difficult to watch events in the UK without feeling like we’re seeing a slow-motion car crash," writes Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain. British citizens...
Our lives in Spain are changing, no matter how you view Brexit
While Brexit divides still run deep the reality for those on both sides is that their lives in Spain are soon going to change as transition nears an end, writes Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain. On the last day of June, the deadline for the Brexit transition period...
Bremainers Ask ….. Joan Pons Laplana
Nurse/activist Joan Pons Laplana is originally from Barcelona and has lived in the UK since 2000. He has spearheaded a number of campaigns, including Kissing Goodbye to Sepsis, for which he won the BJN Nurse of the Year award in 2018. Since the Brexit referendum Joan...
If Brits visit Spain let’s hope they follow the guidelines
The news that Brits can now visit Spain has been greeted with mixed emotions, writes Sue Wilson from Bremain in Spain group.After 14 weeks of lockdown measures, including several extensions requested by Pedro Sanchez, the ‘state of alert’ in Spain is...
Lockdown in Spain
REGULAR UPDATES: On 14 March 2020, Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez announced the lockdown to the nation, effectively banning people from leaving their homes except to go to work or buy essential supplies.
When will Brits in Spain feel brave enough to risk a trip ‘back home’?
After months of lockdown we are all keen to visit our loved ones 'back home'. This week, Sue Wilson examines the dilemma facing those considering a trip back to the UK. A few weeks ago, when the end of lockdown was a distant dream, I wrote about having...
“No significant areas of progress” in latest Brexit talks.
The UK government remains firmly set against any extension to the transition period, regardless of the Covid crisis and Michel Barnier’s comments that “our door is open” to a one or two-year delay, writes Sue Wilson of Bremain in Spain. Before the EU/UK...
Bremainers Ask ….. Jessica Simor QC
Jessica is recognised as one of the country’s leading specialists in public/regulatory, EU and human rights law, and has particular experience in data protection, tax, regulatory/competition law and in civil liberties work.Jessica represented the second...
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