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An Interview with Elena Remigi

5th March 20182nd August 2017 by In Limbo

beCause Associate Peter Cook comments on and interviews Elena Remigi, author of In Limbo – Brexit testimonies from EU citizens in the UK, with 144 unique stories.

The stories have been compiled into a wonderful book by Elena Remigi, with the help of Véronique Martin and Tim Sykes, In Limbo – Brexit testimonies from EU citizens in the UK. This is the world we inhabit in our so-called Great Britain at the moment. I was touched personally by the stories of EU citizens who face continued uncertainty over their future if we decide to leave the European Union. It tells the human tales of the ground floor impact of our heartless strategies to use our EU citizens as human shields.

Am I A Stranger In My Own Home? Reflections Of A European Student In Post-Brexit Britain

28th February 201813th July 2017 by In Limbo

Like many other Europeans here, Britain has been my home for a long time. After moving from Milan to Cork, Ireland, aged three, I finally came to settle in England’s pleasant pastures in 2005…

In Limbo Trailer: Long Version

5th March 201817th June 2017 by In Limbo

This Is How We Will Beat The New Insularity — The Cosmopolitan Embrace Of Migration

24th February 20186th June 2017 by Helen de Cruz

I’ve written this short piece about countering the dominant of insularity and nationalism. Our Brexit Testimonies is mentioned as an example for how we can do that.

Brightest and best, it’s time to pack up and offer your talents elsewhere

24th February 201830th May 2017 by Helen de Cruz

he UK does not value your presence. No matter how much you contribute with your entrepreneurship, your skills, your artistic creativity, your unfailing efforts for the NHS, schools, and higher education, not to mention your net tax contributions, it will never be enough.

Immigrants have a higher risk of mental health problems

24th February 201827th May 2017 by Helen de Cruz

Immigrants have a higher risk of mental health problems such as psychosis because of the stigma they encounter.

From the infamous Brexit dinner

24th February 201827th May 2017 by Helen de Cruz

The latest development (see circled text) – apparently we EU citizens will just be treated like any third-state citizen. This means goodbye to rights to work, live, study, here without visas and indefinite leave to remain. Thanks so much, spineless MPs for not voting for the amendment that would secure our rights, thank you British … Read more

In its drive to cut net migration, the UK is treating its citizens disgracefully

24th February 201827th May 2017 by Helen de Cruz

The UK and the EU are on collision course about securing our rights. One point of contention is apparently that EU citizens can now bring non-EU spouses, without minimal income threshold

Disgusted by the Tory pledge to keep migration to the 10,000s

24th February 201827th May 2017 by Helen de Cruz

I know our group is apolitical, but I am quite frankly disgusted by the Tory pledge to keep migration to the 10,000s. It’s as if getting rid of people like us, or preventing more of us coming in, should be top priority, rather than: the NHS, education, the massive housing crisis, the loss of standard … Read more