Today I was asked ‘if you could vote, who would you vote for?’ As a Spanish student living and studying in Sunderland, I said labour. To be honest I’m not the most knowledgeable about politics, and furthermore I’ve been here for only around three months so I’m still trying to […]
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North East MP criticises the Treasury for promoting “Cheap booze and fags”
A North East MP has criticised the Treasury for implying that a benefit of Brexit is “cheap booze and fags”. Catherine McKinnell, Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North made reference to a tweet in Parliament sent by the Treasury’s official account which stated that “beer, wine, spirits and cigarettes […]
#BREXITSUNDERLAND: Live Reaction From Wearside
Today, March 29, 2019, was supposed to be the UK’s final day as a member state of European Union. Despite the pledge to withdraw by March 29, the future remains uncertain, with two votes on Theresa may’s Brexit deal already defeated, and attempts to bring a third vote to Parliament […]
North East businesses “stalling investment” amid Brexit uncertainty, says North East Chamber of Commerce
The North East Chamber of Commerce warns businesses in the North East are “stalling investment” due to uncertainty around Brexit and this is “suffocating regional growth”. The BBC found that nationally, one third of businesses are considering moving some operations abroad as a result of our exit from the European […]
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 for Europe campaign group highlight regional landmarks that would not have existed without EU funding
The North East for Europe campaign group is highlighting regional landmarks that would not exist without EU funding. Many of the North East’s iconic buildings and projects have been created and regenerated with money from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) which comes from the EU, including: The Core Science Central in […]
EU REF: Despite Brexit it seems young people want to stay in the EU
As the UK votes to leave the European Union, it seems the majority of young voters actually wanted remain. According to a YouGov poll, the youngest of voters chose overwhelmingly to Remain, while it was older voters who were most keen on Brexit. The survey, conducted after voting closed, found […]
BREAKING: Prime Minister resigns as UK votes for Brexit
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 […]
BREAKING: Britain WILL leave the EU
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 […]
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 […]