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A branch of the European Movement. We are Europeans and we’re proud that the great city of Leeds voted to Remain! We won't stop campaigning until we are back where we belong- in the EU. #RejoinEU
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“If your priority is increased investment in Britain, more UK jobs & a better off country, then you must be an opponent of #Brexit.” - letter in @yorkshirepost.co.uk
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 6 December 2025. The writer rejects the argument that pro-Europeans are not supporting Britain.
December 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Jas's letter is part of hat-trick for #proEU readers. Another underscores #EU Parliament democracy. A 3rd reader is glad to see #UKLabour #Starmer recognising #Brexit 'significantly hurting economy'.

Regional press lacks #Brexit bias of many nationals. Maybe write to your local paper this weekend?
These three letters appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 5 December 2025. They dispute earlier claims that the European Parliament is not democratic and welcome a greater willingness from UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to speak about the damage that Brexit is doing to the British economy.
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social challenges bogus claims about the #EuropeanUnion in today’s @yorkshirepost.co.uk

A reminder too that Leave voters didn't get the #Brexit they were promised.

We don’t need #ReformUK “unleashing” something worse - Brexit’s done enough damage: "Put it down". #RejoinEU
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 5 December 2025. Jas Olak, Vice Chair of Leeds for Europe, disputes a previous letter claiming the European Parliament is "unelected". Leave voters did not get the version of Brexit from the Conservatives they were promised and any attempt by Reform UK to "unleash" and even more hardline version should be resisted.
December 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Can’t get a builder? The daily mail told all the Polish builders to go home…so they did.
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Print version of letter from @leedseurope.bsky.social Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social in @yorkshirepost.co.uk #BrexitReality #EuropeanUnion #RejoinEU
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 2 December 2025. Peter Packham, Chair of Leeds for Europe, argues an earlier correspondent's idea that Brexit has left the UK free to impose tariffs on other European countries would be counter-productive and bad for Britain economically.
December 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Parliament petition calling for 𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐊 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 has 100k signatures - so debate likely.

👉 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744215 👈

There's mention in this @yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk letter.

Please 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 & 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 so MPs see interest & importance pre-debate.
This letter appeared in the Yorkshire Evening Post on 3 December 2025. It highlights the case of Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader for Wales, who was jailed for taking Russian bribes. It is encouraging people to sign a petition on Parliament's website calling for a public inquiry in to Russian interference in British politics - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744215
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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December 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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It is only playing around with the edges. The government should be negotiating a customs union with the EU and joining the single market as part of a journey back to the EU. Even Brexiters accept Brexit has been a disaster.
December 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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@yorkshirepost.co.uk letter takes issue with #Brexit 'will of the people' claims. Not the will of Scotland & Northern Ireland.

No super-majority expect for 'serious constitutional consequences.' Govt chosen hard #Brexit means ongoing tensions: "Will of Westminster, not all people". #RejoinEU #EU
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 1 December 2025. The writer takes issue with simplistic "Brexit was the will of the people" arguments. Leaving the European Union continues to prove divisive amongst the UK nations, with the hardline version of Brexit chosen by the then Westminster Government not the will of all the people.
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Within the space of a few days…
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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With the #UKBudget behind us, time for local MPs other than Chancellor #RachelReeves to have their say on #BrexitShambles?

Our Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social poses that question. Will any of our local representatives answer? Share your thoughts, too!

#UKLabour @labour4europe.bsky.social #RejoinEU
This letter from Jas Olak, Vice Chair of Leeds for Europe, appeared in the Hull Daily Mail on 29 November 2025. She is hoping local MPs will have their say on the damage Brexit is causing to the UK economy, following the Budget unveiled earlier in the week by another local MP, Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
November 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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#ReformUK says forget #NathanGill - #ReformUK ex-Wales leader jailed for taking Russia bribes.

#Farage & Co should sign petition calling for #RussiaReport inquiry into interference in #UKpolitics, says this @yorkshirepost.co.uk letter.

👇Please sign & share👇

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744215
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 29 November 2025. The writer highlights a petition on Parliament's website calling for a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics.
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Trade deals since #Brexit haven’t come close to replacing the best deal of all – #EU membership.

@yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk letter says #ProEU campaigners are right to demand we #RejoinEU – it’s in Britain’s interest to be at the heart of the #EuropeanUnion.
This letter appeared in the Yorkshire Evening Post on 28 November 2025. The writer argues opponents of Brexit are entitled to campaign to rejoin the European Union - and right to do so.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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🚨 #ReformUK faces serious questions over Kremlin links. Letters in @yorkshirepost.co.uk want #Starmer to call inquiry - our freedom & democracy is threatened.

Please act: sign & share inquiry petition👉 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

#DefendDemocracy #StopTheFarRight #RussiaReport #ReformUK
These letters appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 27 November 2025. They highlight the case of former Welsh leader of Reform UK Nathan Gill being convicted of taking Russian bribes. There are now calls for a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics.
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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“Migrants, small businesses, young people, and poorer households are the most adversely affected groups five years on from Brexit, according to a new research report from LSE IDEAS, London School of Economics and Political Science.”

pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/106946/...
November 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Ahead of tomorrow's #UKBudget, a @yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk letter cites @bestforbritain.org research showing most think #Brexit 's failed

Chancellor & local MP #RachelReeves is among #UKLabour acknowledging #BrexitShambles. Letter writer wants trade barriers removed to boost growth, reduce prices
This letter appeared in the Yorkshire Evening Post on 25 November 2025. The writer highlights the damage Brexit has caused Britain, ahead of a the Budget being delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 November.
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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We can’t leave #Farage & #ReformUK to “investigate” Russian influence in their own party!

Leeds Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social has written to @metro.co.uk urging #Starmer to back a public inquiry.

There's a petition you can sign calling for this, too: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
This letter appeared in the UK Metro newspaper on 25 January 2025. Peter Packham, Chair of Leeds for Europe, is supporting calls for a public inquiry into Russian influence in British politics.
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Turns out that Brexit isn’t working for the Royal Family…
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Some #Brexit fans still in denial about economic harm of leaving #EuropeanUnion, says Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social in this @yorkshirepost.co.uk letter: "Be honest about 'sovereignty' costs." Consider #SingleMarket, don't fear #Euro #SingleCurrency & remember Gove told you 'we hold all the cards!'
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 21 November 2025. Jas Olak, Vice Chair of Leeds for Europe, says some supporters of Brexit are not being honest about the true costs to the UK of leaving the European Union.
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Print version #Brexit #Farage #ReformUK @europeanmovement.co.uk #SMEs #Reeves #UKBudget #UKeconomy #UKpolitics #BrexitShambles #RejoinEU
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 20 November 2025. The writer argues its involvement and support for Brexit disproves claims by Nigel Farage that Reform UK is 'the party of small businesses'.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Great @bradford4europe.bsky.social ✉️ in @yorkshirepost.co.uk:

#Brexit economic cost keeps rising – jobs, investment, productivity hit 📉

Says YP generous to #Brexit voices - 'rest of world 🤔 #Brexit = #BrexitDisaster' Make sure they 👂us 📢: 🙏write to YP or your local paper! #BrexitReality #RejoinEU
This letter appeared in The Yorkshire Post on 20 November 2025. The Chair of Bradford for Europe, John Cole, argues that the economic consequences are not receding - they are getting worse.
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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#Brexit yet to get going - or finished already? Hull Daily Mail ✉️says its desperate supporters continue to question est. 4% hit to UK GDP 📉 from leaving #EuropeanUnion.

Ironically, they see UK firms expanding in #EU as success - when often done to escape #Brexit trade barriers. #BrexitReality
This letter appeared in the Hull Daily Mail on 18 November 2025. It argues the current Labour Government must do more to undo the economic damage caused by Brexit if it wants to avoid its own reputation being tarnished.
November 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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November 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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“The number of EU students enrolling in a new course in British universities fell sharply after Brexit, declining by 57% between 2020/21 and 2023/24.”

Source @migobs.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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@bestforbritain.org research shows most of us think #Brexit has failed - and Nigel #Farage is to blame, says @bradfordtanda.bsky.social letter.

Good that #UKLabour #Reeves admits the #BrexitShambles, but not enough: "Work with #EU to undo damage." Join the debate: #RejoinEU #BrexitReality
This letter appeared in the "Telegraph & Argus" (Bradford) on 17 November 2025. The writer notes that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has acknowledged the damage being done to the UK economy by Brexit.
November 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM