A new European Policy Centre discussion paper by Labour peer Roger Liddle:

"The current UK-EU negotiations are heading for disaster: the probability of a 'bare-bones' trade deal, with some limited add-ons, is looking strong. The future relationship between the two will most probably be blighted by tensions over continual trade disputes.

Narrated by Gavin Esler and projected on Barnard Castle, a medieval ruin in County Durham. Part One.

From the archives a Brexit-day 'au revoir' from the Brussels Metro (STIB-MIVB). Posted first on 31 January this short clip reminds all of our common history and, perhaps, points to our common destiny.

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Sky News' Adam Parsons: "Brexit is back on the agenda with the first face to face talks between the UK and EU since the pandemic began. French fishermen who trawl in British waters feel that their livelihoods depend on the outcome of these discussions."

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Party leadership hustings this summer will include a session dedicated to Britain's place in Europe and the World on 22 July at 7.30pm. Futher details including registration here.

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Preston-based party podcast empresario John Potter has invited four former Lib Dem MEPs -- Antony Hook, Shaffaq Mohammed, Sheila Ritchie and Caroline Voaden -- to discuss ongoing EU negotiations and the prospects for a future relationship. Available on all usual podcast channels. LibDemPod also on Twitter here and YouTube here.

A latest European Social Survey has found support for Brexit has fallen to 35% of voters while a majority would prefer the UK to be in the EU. Full story at businessinsider.com

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Following the General Election Review LibDems in France local party held a Zoom webinar to discuss our contribution to the way forward. The video below is one member's contribution and was used as a basis for that discussion.

We are now debating how to proceed and in particular, how to formulate and influence Party policy about Europe and the EU. We are looking for like minded partners to coordinate our efforts. If you are interested in this too then please get in touch with us.

EU liberal leader Guy Verhofstadt's Twitter game is legendary and he is still gunning against Brexit with both barrels. In this recent tweet, shared over 10,000 times, he reminds us of the absurdly expensive costs of Brexit that will soon exceed the costs of our entire budget contributions in the 47 years since the UK first joined. If you are not already following him on social media then we recommend to do so.