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Brexiteers’ latest protest involves staying at home and doing nothing A new protest against Brexit that they hope will “bring the country to its knees” involves sitting in the dark all day and using no electricity. The “national strike” has been planned for Friday April 12 - the next Brexit deadline which could see the UK crash out of the European Union if there is no extension. The Brexiteer organisers are urging people to switch off their television sets and their mobile phones and stay at home. They believe the protest could cost the country £250 million a day. According to a group on Facebook entitled “Brexit Blackout! 12th of April” the protesters will avoid cars, electricity, and shopping. They claim if the strikes go ahead for several days “they would have no choice but to listen”. A post says: “I am proposing a national strike on the 12th for all of those that voted leave. “A one day strike, no cars, no electricity, no shopping, just sitting at home with...

Cheltenham for Europe CHELTENHAM FOR EUROPE · Who are we? Cheltenham For Europe is a cross-party, collaborative, pro-EU campaigning group. We are one of over 100 similar, fast-growing organisations in the UK affiliated with Britain for Europe.  We have provided a voice to thousands of supporters in Cheltenham.  Please come and see us at our Street Stall in town and/or join us at our speaker events and rallies. As a town, Cheltenham voted 56% Remain and most recent polls now put this at 62%.  Cheltenham For Europe is a grassroots, cross-party group dedicated to remaining in the European Union.  Our current mission is to secure a People’s Vote with the option to Remain. We believe that: It is in the UK’s political, economic and social interests to remain part of the most progressive and democratic regional intergovernmental organisation in history Young people and future generations of British citizens should have...