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Woeful ignorance: a timeline of Russian interference in UK politics
It has taken a war for Britain to openly acknowledge that Putin has successfully infiltrated our politics and interfered in our democracy, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton for Yorkshire Bylines. 10–20 minute read It has taken a war in Europe for Britain to open...
Interrogating the prime minister on Ukraine, partygate and the cost-of-living crisis
Johnson appeared before the Commons liaison committee to answers questions on the situation in Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Wednesday 30 March, Prime Minister Johnson appeared before the Commons...
Bremainers ask……. Gavin Esler
Gavin Esler is an award-winning television and radio broadcaster, novelist and journalist. He is the holder of a Royal Television Society award, a Sony Gold (radio) award, and two Lovie awards for his podcast series about Vladimir Putin, The Big Steal. He is the...
Ukrainians in Spain
The crisis is Ukraine has been at the forefront of our minds since the war began over a month ago, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for The Olive Press. In particular, the plight of Ukrainian refugees has seen the governments and the peoples of Europe open their...
Johnson sidelined and snubbed in Brussels
Johnson has removed the ‘great’ from Britain and the ‘united’ from Kingdom. It’s time we removed the Johnson from Downing Street, writes Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.On Thursday 24 March, leaders from across the globe – including President Joe Biden – met in...
Ukraine in Spain
Distressing images of war-torn Ukraine, and the plight of innocent Ukrainians, are becoming all too familiar. Poor, desperate people are caught up in the terrible struggle, with millions forced to flee their homes and their country. Spain is home to 112,000 Ukrainian...
Johnson insults Ukraine – A New Low
Listening to our Prime Minister make crass, inappropriate, even insulting comments is unhappily nothing new, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for West England Bylines. We’ve grown accustomed to his style, his language, his need to please his own party. He has done...
Frosty reception for latest protocol speech
Lord David Frost, former Brexit negotiator, is having another tantrum. It seems he is not taking criticism of his recent speech well, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.Lord David Frost, former Brexit negotiator, is having a bit of a tantrum....
Home Office response to Ukraine refugee crisis a “total disgrace”
The government's handling of Ukraine refugees is a "total disgrace", the Home Office could and should do better, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Yorkshire Bylines.When Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed Home Secretary Priti Patel at the despatch box...
Conservative Friends of Russia group disbands with immediate effect
After 10 years of operation, the Westminster Russia Forum, formerly known as the Conservative Friends of Russia, has suddenly disbanded, writes Bremain Vice Chair Lisa Burton. On 1 March, the Westminster Russia Forum, formerly known as the Conservative Friends of...
How Spain is outpacing the UK when it comes to women in politics
For over 100 years, International Women’s Day has celebrated women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for Olive Press. In that time, the change in the way women are treated, or in the opportunities available to...
UK demonstrates world-beating indifference to Ukrainian refugees
Many in the UK are experiencing a severe case of national shame at the appalling indifference and lack of action shown by our government, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson for Yorkshire Bylines.When Ukrainian refugees arrived at Berlin station on Thursday, they were met...
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