Tag: 2016
Britain Chooses to LEAVE the European Union. What happens Now?
By Beth King & Jordan Davidson Britain has voted to become the first nation ever to leave the European Union since its conception, but what happens now? David Cameron will address Parliament on Monday and discuss the period for negotiating the terms of the departure from the EU. The process […]
EU Referendum: Some of our favourite Tweets
As the night goes on we’ve been keeping an eye on your reactions. Here’s a few of the most entertaining ones… Who would have thought the Mother of Dragons would take an interest in our kingdom… Lindsay Lohan became the surprise political aficionado of the night, and she […]
EU REFERENDUM: Live Updates
International Women’s Day: Politicians strike out at gender inequality in Parliament
Following the 2015 General Election, statistics show a considerable imbalance in the number of female MPs in parliament in comparison to their male counterparts. Despite making up roughly half of the UK’s population, only about 29 per cent of current MPs in the House of Commons are women. MEP […]
Junior doctors’ strike: “Something has to give,” says Sunderland Conservative leader
Following scheduled walkouts across the county on Wednesday, and a protest outside Westminster on Thursday, the government continues to push for controversial changes to junior doctor’s contracts. Junior doctors say Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s proposal for a seven-day NHS will put the safety of patients at risk while the government […]
Sunderland junior doctors’ strike: “When 54,000 junior doctors are saying there’s a problem, then, I think, Mr Hunt should listen”
Junior doctors and supporters at Sunderland Royal Hospital went on strike yesterday in opposition to proposed Government contracts. The action followed a nationwide strike for junior doctors in an effort to protest against a contract the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, wants to impose. John Moore, junior doctor at the Newcastle […]
James Bay to headline Mouth of the Tyne Festival
Brit Award winning singer/songwriter and guitarist, James Bay, has been announced to headline the upcoming Mouth of the Tyne Festival in Tynemouth. The artist, who has also been nominated for a ‘Best Artist’ Grammy Award, will perform at the outdoor venue of Tynemouth Priory and Castle on July 9. Norma […]