European Movement UK
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The European Movement UK is an independent all-party pressure group in the United Kingdom which campaigns for a close relationship with the European Union, and to ensure that European values, standards, and rights are upheld in British law post-Brexit. It is part of the European Movement International which pushes for a "democratic, federal, enlarged European Union". It is the most prominent pro-Europe group in Britain.[1]
Formation | 1949 |
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Type | Pressure group |
Headquarters | Millbank Tower, 30 Millbank, London, SW1P 4DU |
Location | |
Membership | 22,000+ |
Official language | English |
CEO | Nick Harvey |
Chairman | Mike Galsworthy |
President | Lord Heseltine |
Vice President | Sir Vince Cable |
Staff | 20 |
Website | europeanmovement |
The Honorary President was Lord Ashdown until his death in December 2018. Former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine was appointed as president in May 2019.[2] In December 2022, Lord Adonis stood down as chairman having been in the position since March 2021. Prior to him, the chairman was Stephen Dorrell. Following an election in March 2023, members of the movement voted for Mike Galsworthy to become the new chairman.