When Reuters came to the village to talk Brexit

Reuters microphone

A few weeks ago, a local friend contacted me to see if I would be happy to talk to a Reuters journalist from Paris, who was interested in meeting with people who are integrated into their local community in France, about the impact Brexit is likely to have on their lives. 

Filming in the village library

I’ve done a few magazine interviews about our life in France, and usually look on things like this as a good experience and doing something a bit different for fun. Brexit is not fun and we, the forgotten in France, need a voice so this was an opportunity not to be wasted, despite not being totally comfortable being filmed. My fear for our future was greater than my fear of sitting and chatting with a camera, a microphone and a light pointing at me. Thankfully I was told to ignore it all, which I gratefully did.

The interview

The (very reliable) village grapevine has reported that my interview, filmed in the village library, was shown on French TV (in English) about a week ago. All I’ve been able to find online is a written article quoting me talking about our situation (see here), and a video clip following some of our friends in the area (see here). It was an experience, but I can’t say I’m too disappointed at not being able to watch myself on TV.

From the Reuters article

Maybe one day we will have answers to our questions about continuing our business, that relies on EU rulings and freedom of movement, and assurances not only on our status to remain in France, but for Ed to finish his university education here too.

On camera

Maybe one day Mrs May will think about the lives of the EU citizens who exercised their right to move freely within the member states and appreciate the benefits they have made to their new areas. 

Maybe one day my stomach will stop tying itself in knots on a way too regular basis and Adrian’s blood pressure will return to a healthier level.

https://www.remaininfrance.org