Another Europe Is Possible

Another Europe is Possible
Formation2016; 8 years ago (2016)
Founded atLondon, United Kingdom.
TypeAdvocacy group
PurposePolitical campaigning concerning the UK's relationship with the EU
Region
United Kingdom
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Background
2016 EU referendum
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Legislation
Impact
EU–UK relations
Relations with EU member states
Opposition
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Timeline
Bloomberg speech Jan 2013
Referendum Bill blockedJan 2014
European Parliament election May 2014
2015 general election May 2015
Renegotiation begins Jun 2015
Referendum Act passed Dec 2015
Renegotiation concluded Feb 2016
Referendum held Jun 2016
David Cameron resigns as PM Jul 2016
Theresa May becomes PM Jul 2016
Article 50 judgement Jan 2017
Brexit plan presentedFeb 2017
Notification Act passed Mar 2017
Article 50 invoked Mar 2017
Repeal Bill plan presentedMar 2017
2017 general election Jun 2017
Brexit negotiations begin Jun 2017
Withdrawal Act passedJun 2018
Chequers plan presented Jul 2018
Withdrawal agreement plan presented July 2018
Withdrawal agreement released Nov 2018
Scottish Continuity Bill blockedDec 2018
Meaningful votes Jan–Mar 2019
Brexit delayed until 12 April Mar 2019
Cooper–Letwin Act passed Apr 2019
Brexit delayed until 31 October Apr 2019
European Parliament election May 2019
Theresa May resigns as PM Jul 2019
Boris Johnson becomes PM Jul 2019
Prorogation and annulment Aug–Sep 2019
Benn Act passed Sep 2019
Withdrawal agreement revised Oct 2019
Brexit delayed until 31 January Oct 2019
2019 general election Dec 2019
Agreement Act passed Jan 2020
UK leaves the European Union Jan 2020
Implementation period begins Jan 2020
UK–EU trade deal agreed Dec 2020
Future Relationship Act passed Dec 2020
Scottish Continuity Act passed Dec 2020
Implementation period ends Dec 2020
New EU–UK relationship begins Jan 2021
UK–EU trade deal ratified Apr 2021
Windsor Framework released Feb 2023
Windsor framework adopted Mar 2023

Another Europe is Possible is a civil society organisation based in the United Kingdom which was founded in February 2016 to campaign for the 'Remain' option during the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum (often referred to as the 'Brexit referendum'), while also advocating for internal reform of the EU.[1] The group describes itself as advocating a "Remain position in the EU referendum from a specifically left, progressive perspective" and came together to work "across party political lines to campaign for democracy, human rights, and social justice". It states that the EU requires "radical and far-reaching reform, breaking with austerity economics and pioneering a radically new development strategy".[2] The group gained attention as a high-profile protest organising platform during the 2019 British prorogation controversy.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Aims and principles

The organisation is critical of aspects of the EU, such as austerity, TTIP, deregulation and neoliberal politics.[10] However, it advocates for UK membership of the European Union, for reasons such as to fight for environmental protection, a maximum working week and holiday pay.[10] New Europeans interprets the group as stressing that the EU is "in dire need of reform" but that it "remains the best place to fight global issues".[11] Another Europe Is Possible states in its founding statement that "the EU is in desperate need of a democratic overhaul" and that it argues for "far-reaching democratic reforms of European institutions".[12] Writing for Novara Media, Josiah Mortimer summarised the group's goal as "a progressive EU (with the UK in it)."[10]

The organisation's 2018 constitution highlights support for freedom of movement, legal protections for the environment and workers, and solidarity with migrants and refugees.[13] Their constitution also claims that the group will "fight against" racism, border controls, and right wing nationalism.[13]

As with similar campaigns, Another Europe is Possible's support for a second referendum concerning the UK's relationship with the EU, has been criticised as undemocratic.[14][15] However, the discussion of whether an additional, confirmatory, referendum would undermine the first or instead be a further exercise of democracy is contentious.[16]

Organisation

Another Europe is Possible exists as a not-for-profit organisation and is a limited company, incorporated on 5 May 2016.[17] According to its filings with Companies House, the organisation presently employs 8 people.May 2019[18] The organisation is additionally supported by volunteers. In its application to register as a company, it stated its address as Housmans Bookshop, in London, England.[19] Housmans Bookshop is notable as a long-standing radical bookshop and meeting place for left-wing intelligentsia in London.[20][21][22]

Governance

Another Europe Is Possible is governed by an elected national committee and representatives of affiliated organisations.[23]

Connections to other political groups

Another Europe Is Possible has received support from the Labour pressure group Momentum, several senior members of Momentum, such as former Momentum steering group member Michael Chessum, have also been highly involved in the organisation.[24][25] The group is also connected to the Labour Campaign for Free Movement.[26] The organisation's relationship to the Labour Party was highlighted in The Clarion.[27] Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 (DiEM25) has close links to the organisation as well and has frequently collaborated with it in the past.[28] In 2016, Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis published an open letter expressing his hope that members of Another Europe Is Possible would join DiEM25, his pan-European progressive platform.[28] Reflecting the fact that views concerning the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union, and the nature of the EU more broadly, vary both between and within different strains of political thought, Another Europe Is Possible has been both supported and criticised by progressive and conservative organisations. Thus, while it does demonstrate links to certain political groups, it is not a clear-cut matter or one which falls neatly along party political lines.

Senior members of Another Europe Is Possible are also linked to Global Justice Now, European Alternatives, and Open Labour.[23] The group has received support from leading figures within the Green Party of England and Wales, including Caroline Lucas and Amelia Womack.[29] Another Europe Is Possible has also been involved in joint campaigns with The 3 Million, a migrant rights advocacy group.[30] The group has also been connected to the Stop Trump Coalition, a protest group which was highly critical of President of the United States Donald Trump's 2018 visit to the United Kingdom.[31]

The Morning Star published an editorial holding responsible "groups like Another Europe Is Possible" for Labour's defeat in the 2019 United Kingdom general election.[32] This criticism centers on the idea that the Labour party would have received greater support had it adopted an explicitly pro-Brexit stance. Similarly, in an article for New Statesman, journalist Anoosh Chakelian suggested that Another Europe Is Possible, along with similar group For our Future's Sake, received negative attention for offering criticisms of Jeremy Corbyn's ambiguous approach to Brexit. Chakelian wrote that "regardless of how they feel about Brexit. Corbyn represents the socially liberal values they endorse, and they would prefer to see a purely anti-hard Brexit, anti-Tory approach."[33]

Financial support and funding

In addition to donations and membership fees, Another Europe is Possible has been financially supported by organisations such as Best for Britain, Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust, and European Cultural Foundation.[34][35]

History

Founding

Another Europe Is Possible was formed in February 2016, shortly before the campaign on the UK's EU membership referendum, which took place on 23 June 2016. The official campaign launch occurred in London on 10 February 2016.[36] A founding statement was published in The Guardian[37] on 18 February 2016, outlining what the group described as ‘the progressive case of staying in the EU’, by ‘staying in the EU independently of Cameron and big business, opposing any part of a “renegotiation” that attacks workers’, migrants’ or human rights’.[38] On 28 May 2016, the organisation hosted a campaign event, taking place at the UCL Institute of Education in London. Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis, British Labour politician John McDonnell, and Green Party of England and Wales politician Caroline Lucas were amongst the highest-profile speakers.[39]

Since the 2016 referendum result

Following the referendum result to leave the EU, the group broadened its campaign aims, being active on issues such as freedom of movement, voting rights and the anti-Trump movement, while continuing to make the case for a more progressive European Union. The organisation opened for membership in 2018 and set up a National Committee [40] with a mix of directly elected members, representatives of affiliate organisations and members co-opted in a non-voting capacity. At this time, Another Europe Is Possible become vocally pro-Remain, arguing for a second referendum. A nationwide UK tour took place to oppose the Brexit Deal as being negotiated by then Prime Minister Theresa May[41]

The organisation's strategy[42] was adopted by the first members’ conference on 8 December 2018 and a written constitution was published afterwards.[43] From December 2018 and throughout 2019, the organisation campaigned to stop Brexit, for a second referendum, and to continue freedom of movement. In 2019, the organisation developed anti-Brexit motions to be sent to the Labour Party's September conference.[44]

The group played a central organising role in the 'Stop the Coup' protests during the 2019 British prorogation controversy.

Recent developments

Since the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union on 31 January 2020, the organisation has continued to campaign concerning its desire for a close relationship between Europe and the United Kingdom.[45]

References

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  2. ^ "About". Another Europe Is Possible. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  3. ^ "Boris Johnson 'appeared rattled' by people shouting 'stop the coup' during his big Brexit speech". indy100. 2019-09-03.
  4. ^ "Thousands of people expected at #StopTheCoup protests in Leeds, Sheffield, York and Hull". The Yorkshire Post.
  5. ^ Chessum, Michael (2019-09-04). "This is Always How Brexit Was Going to End". Vice.
  6. ^ "'Stop the coup!': Thousands protest Boris Johnson's suspension of UK parliament". France 24. 2019-08-31.
  7. ^ Wearmouth, Rachel (2019-06-14). "Exclusive: Activists Threaten Wildcat Strikes If Boris Johnson Commits To No-Deal Brexit As PM". HuffPost UK.
  8. ^ Knapman, Joshua (2019-08-31). "Hundreds protest against plans to suspend Parliament". WalesOnline.
  9. ^ "Thousands turn out to Parliament suspension protest in Leeds city centre". 2019-08-31.
  10. ^ a b c "The Left Enters the EU Debate – is Another Europe Possible?".
  11. ^ "Stay in Europe to change Europe! - Another Europe is Possible". 2016-05-29.
  12. ^ "Founding statement". Another Europe Is Possible. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  13. ^ a b "Our constitution". Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  14. ^ Nandy, Lisa (2019-03-14). "A flawed second referendum could break our democracy | Lisa Nandy". The Guardian – via www.theguardian.com.
  15. ^ Geoghegan, Ian (2019-05-22). "Michael Gove: Second Brexit referendum would be 'undemocratic'". Politico.
  16. ^ "A second referendum would not be undemocratic". Varsity Online. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  17. ^ "ANOTHER EUROPE IS POSSIBLE Ltd - Filing history (Free information from Companies House)".
  18. ^ "Financiasl statement". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. 2019-05-31. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  19. ^ "Incorporation statement". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  20. ^ "Housmans is our radical bookshop of the day!".
  21. ^ "Housmans: The story of a radical bookshop". 2014-11-13.
  22. ^ Hanman, Natalie (2010-04-12). "The return of radical bookshops". The Guardian – via www.theguardian.com.
  23. ^ a b "Our National Committee".
  24. ^ "New leftwing coalition urges Labour to reject Brexit". TheGuardian.com. 2018-12-10.
  25. ^ "Factions, fudge and fashion: How Momentum went mainstream". 2021-06-10.
  26. ^ "Labour conference approves motion to extend free movement". 2019-09-25.
  27. ^ "Another Europe is Possible conference report". 2018-12-16.
  28. ^ a b "Letter to supporters of Another Europe is Possible". 2016-09-15.
  29. ^ "Another Europe is Possible, Green MP tells Bristol". 2016-05-31.
  30. ^ "Let Us Vote | EU citizens' voting rights in the UK".
  31. ^ "Stop Trump – Who we are".
  32. ^ Paul O'Connell (2019-12-13). "Why we lost, how we win". Morning Star. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  33. ^ "Why is everyone hating on these pro-Remain campaign groups?". 2018-06-20.
  34. ^ "Financial Transparency". Another Europe Is Possible. Archived from the original on 2020-09-18.
  35. ^ "Financial disclosure statement" (PDF). www.anothereurope.org. 2019. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  36. ^ "#DontWalkAway – Another Europe Is Possible Official Campaign Launch". Retrieved 2019-11-07.
  37. ^ "EU is now a profoundly anti-democratic institution". The Guardian. 2016-02-17. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-11-07.
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  39. ^ "Vote In – Another Europe is Possible: a national event with Yanis Varoufakis, John McDonnell and many more". Retrieved 2019-11-07.
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