Car giants Nissan may have to “adjust” its business in the UK depending on the outcome of Brexit. Senior vice-president Colin Lawther has told MPs that Nissan will “constantly review” its decision in the light of any material changes to its ability to trade with the remaining EU. Mr […]
The boss of Nissan has said future decisions about the car giant’s Sunderland plant will depend on the outcome of Brexit negotiations. The Japanese manufacturer employs 6,700 people at its Wearside plant, with another 30,000 in the supply chain employed elsewhere in the North East. Mr Ghosn told the BBC: […]
David Cameron is due to resign as Prime Minister in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Cameron announced that he would step down by October. He believes Britain can survive outside the European Union and “no immediate’ changes” will occur “in the way people can […]
Britain will leave the European Union, it has officially been confirmed this morning (Friday 24th June) 51.9% of the U.K. population voted for Brexit and to leave the 28 member block Union, that works out as 17,410,742 votes across the country. The North East, joined much of England and Wales, in […]
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 […]
Julie Elliot MP for Sunderland Central has questioned the Prime Minister on the importance of making a positive case to remain in the EU. The MP asked David Cameron a question on Wednesday, March 9, as part of the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQ’s). Ms Elliot said on Twitter: At […]
Fears of a record high in migration for the UK have proved to be unfounded after new figures were published today. The Daily Mail reported that net migration – the difference between the higher number of immigrants versus emigrants leaving the country – could smash the record of 336,000 set […]
All three Sunderland MPs have shown their support for the EU In campaign. Julie Elliot, MP for Sunderland Central, Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West and Bridget Phillipson, MP for Houghton and Sunderland South confirmed their stance on the EU referendum. Ms Elliot retweeted the ‘Stonger In’ campaign, with […]
The majority of North East businesses are backing remaining in the European Union (EU). A survey by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), has found that the majority of the region’s businesses wish to remain in the EU. From the businesses surveyed, 63 per cent said they plan on […]