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| Type | Political and economic think tank |
|---|---|
| Established | 1989 |
| Founder | Patrick Robertson |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Chairman | Barry Legg |
| President | Norman Tebbit |
| Director | Robert Oulds |
| Address | 246 Linen Hall, 162–168 Regent Street , London , W1B 5TB , United Kingdom |
| Website | brugesgroup |
The Bruges Group is a think tank based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1989, it advocates for a restructuring of Britain's relationship with the European Union and other European countries. Its members and staff campaign against the notion of an "ever-closer union" in Europe and, above all, against British involvement in a single European state.[1][non-primary source needed] The group is often associated with the Conservative Party, including MPs such as Iain Duncan Smith, Daniel Hannan, John Redwood, and Norman Lamont.[2] However, it is formally an independent all-party think tank, and some Labour MPs and peers have cited the publications or attended the meetings of the Bruges Group through the years, such as Frank Field, Gisela Stuart, Lord Stoddart of Swindon and Lord Shore of Stepney.
The Bruges Group's honorary president was former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The current president is Lord Tebbit and the current chairman is Barry Legg who was chief executive of the Conservative Party and a former Member of Parliament.
The stated mission of the Bruges Group is: 'to promote discussion on the European Union and to advance the education of the public on European affairs. The Bruges Group's research also explores alternative international relationships and policies'.[3]
- ^ "The Bruges Group". Twitter.
- ^ Jones, Alistair (2016). Britain and the European Union. Edinburgh University Press. p. 201. ISBN 9781474411790.
- ^ "Mission Statement". The Bruges Group.