By Michael Oakes When Sunderland became the first of the night to vote to leave the European Union, the GBP dropped 4% in 10 seconds. Ex-Bloomberg Anchor and Trader of Stocks in New York, let Adam Johnson tell you why this happened and what it will mean for the GBP […]
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EU Ref: Counting Underway
The Polls have closed and counting for the EU Referendum is now underway across the UK. The first results of the count that will decide Britain’s future in Europe are expected in at 12:30am. Sunderland are expected to keep with tradition and be one of the first to declare results. According to […]
EU REFERENDUM: Live Updates
Sunderland MPs support EU In campaign
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 […]
Majority of North East businesses back remaining in EU
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 […]