By Isobel Marriner Brexit. It’s a word that we Brits are sick of hearing. It’s flooding our news channels and taking over our minds and, believe it or not, it’s almost three years since the UK voted to leave the European Union. Now, in 2019, we are finally set to […]
Tag: Article 50
WATCH: Protesters fly EU flag on Brexit day
Protesters have flown numerous EU flags outside Sunderland’s Museum and Winter Gardens to show their support for the Remain campaign. Many people gathered at the cultural landmark in the city centre to mark Brexit Day – the day the Prime Minister (PM), Theresa May, formally triggered Article 50. The aim of […]
North East reacts to the triggering of Article 50
It’s official – Article 50 was formally triggered today (March, 29). This has started the process of the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU. People in the North East have expressed mixed reactions. Ryan Paul Weir, from Sunderland, the first city to declare a leave vote in the referendum last […]
BREXIT Letter: North East England Chamber of Commerce sees leaving the EU as an opportunity
The North East England Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has welcomed the triggering of Article 50. Theresa May’s letter to Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, was received today (March, 29). Ben Powick, policy advisor for the NECC, said: “With the great repeal bill that’s going to enshrine EU law […]