A Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition calling for the UK to join the EU is scheduled for Monday 24 March 2025, from 4:30pm. The debate will be led by Paul Davies, Labour MP for Colne Valley.
The petition was initiated by a Robert McMaster, who stated:
“I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn’t brought any tangible benefit and there is no future prospect of any, that the UK has changed its mind and that this should be recognised.More details
“I think the Single Market would bring inward investment, frictionless trade and economic growth benefiting industry and consumers alike.
“Full membership could also amplify the UK’s voice on the global stage, allowing it to influence EU policy and regulations, including trade, security and environment.
“Joining the EU could provide access to science & research projects and give UK citizens the right to live, work & study across member states, enhancing cultural exchange and personal opportunities.”
You can still sign this petition
[Show on a map the geographical breakdown of signatures by constituency]
You’ll be able to watch online on the UK Parliament YouTube channel.
Those who think we are better off strategically, economically or safety-wise stranded on our own post-Brexit and with an increasingly untrustworthy and hostile America must surely be a shrinking number of ideologues and zealots. The petition was started before Trump showed his true colours. The case for re-joining the powerful block has never been stronger. The Russians and Russian proxies/supporters were thrilled by Brexit, which cast us adrift, damaged our economy and left us vulnerable to exploitation in the Tory desperation to strike trade deals at any cost.
Brexit toxicity has allowed the far right to dictate the agenda and drag Labour into a position which is completely at odds with their stated focus on growth. Remainers, realists and those who have come to regret their Brexit vote have all been ignored, as have the polls showing the growing appetite for re-joining and for the restoration of freedom of movement.
Many of us are utterly sick of the Reform mangy tail wagging the political dog. Farage and his cronies will happily cede sovereignty to Trump and, by association, to Putin. Enough! There has been a seismic shift in geopolitics. Time to be reunited with those whose values we share and who have a common enemy in the new axis of evil. This is a matter of national security.
Please ask your MP to attend. We don’t need another empty hall to give credence to right wing media or Tory/Reform disinformation that there is no appetite for re-join.
There will be a pro-EU presence outside the Houses of Parliament from 15:00 on Monday 24. Do join in if you can.
