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. #RejoinEUhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mkhpjxpzuc2uMany one-time Leave voters now agree #Brexit hasn’t delivered, says Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social in this @yorkshirepost.co.uk letter. In an uncertain world, Europe is our best protection for jobs, security and freedoms. How much more harm will #Trump do to allies? #RejoinEU27 Apr 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhpjxpzuc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mkcvukwpek2eVice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social tells a critic of “for Europe” groups in @hulldailymail.co.uk: Britain needs a more business-friendly, forward-looking European future — not more #Brexit nostalgia. Former @financialtimes.com editor: #Brexit “a massive distraction”; 10 lost years. So let’s #RejoinEU25 Apr 2026 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkcvukwpek2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mk7ut4yzys25Two “live” readers polls…last week The daily mail and this week TheTimes…overwhelming!24 Apr 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7ut4yzys25https://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mk5hot6plc2f@yorkshirepost.co.uk letter welcomes UK and France readying themselves for joint efforts in Strait of Hormuz, reflecting 170 years of military co-operation. "UK enjoys much in common with nearest neighbours - we should be working more closely", say writer. Including 'national debate on #RejoinEU'.23 Apr 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5hot6plc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mk3cdzhzlc2hFor 10 years they have been coming up with this crap. Back in 2016 it was our cuppa that the EU was going to ban...now it's chips and cakes🤦22 Apr 2026 10:34 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3cdzhzlc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mk2sphafsc2g“So far, this is a relatively small step by the UK – but starting to align to EU regulations could ease a complex relationship.” https://theconversation.com/with-talk-of-closer-eu-alignment-the-uk-is-signalling-to-europe-that-its-a-partner-worthy-of-trust-28096122 Apr 2026 05:54 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2sphafsc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mjysvzktks2yNow online... https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/using-secondary-legislation-to-align-with-europe-is-a-sensible-approach-yorkshire-post-letters-6575719 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Apr 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjysvzktks2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mjwba2lye22bPragmatic - and grounded in how global trade actually works. Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social in @yorkshirepost.co.uk takes on the myths around EU alignment - and why secondary legislation is a “good, workable solution”. Read - and share 👇 #RejoinEU #BrexitReality #UKLabour20 Apr 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwba2lye22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mjrild4yyk25Not only has Brexit made the U.K. into rule takers not rule makers if we want to trade with Europe, we also have to go cap in hand and beg to be included in their initiatives…and if we are not included the consequences do not bear thinking about. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/smmt-urges-eu-to-include-uk-under-made-in-eu-framework/18 Apr 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrild4yyk25https://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mjrce7c6cc2iIf you enjoy what we do, please help us reach our goal on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/leedsforeurope/goal18 Apr 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrce7c6cc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mjjk2sdwoc2r“There is no substitute for spending extended time working in places where the language studied is spoken…” Freedom of movement didn’t just make travel easier — it opened lives, careers, and cultures. Compelling case in @yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk (letter in comment 👇) #FreedomOfMovement #RejoinEU15 Apr 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjk2sdwoc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mjjh4v3b7k24Leeds for Europe members with deputy mayor of Dortmund, Barbara Brunsing (third from left) in the Dortmund council chambers in 2024. We return in May, if you would like to support us visit our Kofi page and you can make a donation for as little as the cost of ☕️ Link below15 Apr 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjh4v3b7k24https://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mjc766wyhs2jAs part of our visit to Leeds twin city Dortmund we will have a stall at the city’s Dortbunt Festival. We need to raise funds to pay for merchandise and materials for the stall. If you can help please visit our KoFi account (link in next post).12 Apr 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjc766wyhs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mj7dgp3ccc2rHas Trump delivered a triple whammy to the far right—killed #Brexit 🪦, saved #Starmer 🛟 & damaged #Farage 🎯? @bradfordtanda.bsky.social ✉️ says no chance of US trade deal to offset losses from leaving the #EuropeanUnion 📉 A more “unpredictable” US makes #EU stability appealing. Time to #RejoinEU? 🇪🇺11 Apr 2026 07:39 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7dgp3ccc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mj5dwo6dek26🚨Leeds for Europe Spring Street Stall TOMORROW 🚨 Come along and see us We will have some give aways and our world famous Brexitometer10 Apr 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5dwo6dek26https://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mj54arzssk2xUK must be more business friendly, says ex-FT editor: "Made bad missteps - #Brexit has been a massive distraction." Vice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social in @yorkshirepost.co.uk letter 👇: #RejoinEU business friendliest thing we could do - showing lessons learnt & ready "to exploit latest opportunities."10 Apr 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj54arzssk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mivkhyzifs24Brexit barriers hurt UK firms, but as Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social notes in @hulldailymail.co.uk, some want to raise them higher and make things worse. Co-operation with neighbours grows economies. The CBI found EU membership returned £10 for every £1 spent: "A damned good investment!" #RejoinEU07 Apr 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivkhyzifs24https://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mist3cq55223#Brexit advocates don’t like polls reflecting #BrexitReality and #Breturn support, says @hulldailymail.co.uk letter. It also points to bit.ly/RejoinPetition3 – which says rejoining #EuropeanUnion would boost #UKEconomy. That petition is half-way to 100k signatures needed for MPs debate. #RejoinEU06 Apr 2026 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mist3cq55223https://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mio2c7ehuk2t@yorkshirepost.co.uk 📰 reflects frustration with #Brexit - but welcomes ministers shifting towards closer 🇪🇺 ties. Still too slow for most though. Public opinion has moved on. So why hesitate? Time #UKLabour faced #BrexitReality - and tackled the #BrexitShambles. #RejoinEU #UKPolitics #Yorkshire04 Apr 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mio2c7ehuk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mimcjs6bsc2dNow online - #ReformUK: "Britain is broken." But who broke it? Tory austerity, #Brexit. Both backed by Nigel #Farage. He'd like to break it some more. The #Yorkshire Post publishes on its website this challenge to his hate & division agenda. #Brexit #RejoinEU https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/do-we-want-nigel-farage-to-take-charge-of-our-country-yorkshire-post-letters-6527590 [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Apr 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimcjs6bsc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3miioo6ubts2z@yorkshirepost.co.uk letter reports on recent Leeds #StandUpToRacism #AntiReform counter-demo outside #Farage #ReformUK rally, which we supported. #ReformUK claims 'Britain is broken' - but Tory austerity & #Brexit broke it, says letter: Now pushing 'hate agenda & division'. Who wants #Farage govt?02 Apr 2026 07:29 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3miioo6ubts2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mie6rjctbk2sNow online - #LeedsForEurope tells #YorkshirePost what 'removing #EU red tape' really means: Stripping us of rights, freedoms and protections. #BrexitReality #RejoinEU https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/travel-chaos-shows-dangers-of-cutting-so-called-red-tape-yorkshire-post-letters-6229457 [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie6rjctbk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mibgzihp622pVice Chair @jazz072.bsky.social writes in @yorkshirepost.co.uk: A columnist's son stranded abroad shows what scrapping #EU protections means – companies profit from our lost rights. #BrexitReality of 'red tape bonfires'? Fewer rights, less freedom, higher costs, lower standards. So #RejoinEU30 Mar 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibgzihp622phttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mi4h4waqy22bDon't swallow #Brexit "poison pill" arguments, says #Yorkshire #Huddersfield examinerlive.co.uk letter. 👇 Leaving #EuropeanUnion left £100bn/yr economic hole & £12bn red tape burden crushing UK firms. Time to boost economy & #RejoinEU? #UKEconomy #SMEs #UKPolitics #BrexitReality28 Mar 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4h4waqy22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mhzwspv5lk2m@hulldailymail.co.uk letter backs London Mayor #SadiqKhan call for #UKLabour to adopt #RejoinEU policy. Reflects most party member’ opinion & increasingly whole country. Minority still supporting #EuropeanUnion exit complain of #Brexit betrayal – but never show us #Brexit benefits. #BrexitReality27 Mar 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzwspv5lk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mhxjn65n2c2rThey know it's failed. But Brexiters still want scapegoats. #Farage blamed Tories (before defections 🏃). Here Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social in @hulldailymail.co.uk addresses an attempt to blame #Brexit opponents - yes, us! 🤷 Without forgetting @europeanmovement.co.uk #SingleMarket petition ✍️26 Mar 2026 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxjn65n2c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mhxcyniyp22nA poor #Brexit, making us all poorer... 📉 Spot-on letter in @yorkshirepost.co.uk from @bradford4europe.bsky.social. Official data shows hit to GDP of up to £3,700 per head & £90bn/year in lost tax. Many 2016 'Leave' voters now back #RejoinEU. Agree referendum now "would have a different result"?26 Mar 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxcyniyp22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/leedseurope.bsky.social/post/3mhry7ry2pc2f#Farage is in #Leeds later. Chair @leedsblue67.bsky.social has a few words about him in today’s Yorkshire Evening Post (letter in comments!). Join us at the Leeds #StandUpToRacism counter-demo outside the #ReformUK rally: TODAY (24 March), 5.30pm – o/s First Direct Arena24 Mar 2026 06:48 +0000at://did:plc:mppnt7ddivkikjtjtqp5drwe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhry7ry2pc2f