Edinburgh North and Leith MP Deidre Brock has claimed that the UK’s Brexit plans are a threat to our food supply. Continue reading Deirdre Brock: UK’s Brexit plans a threat to our food supply
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The cost of Brexit: Northern & Leith faces losses of £26.5 million
A new publicly accessible database has laid bare the financial impact that leaving the EU will have on areas around the UK, with Edinburgh Northern and Leith facing losses of £26.5 million. Continue reading The cost of Brexit: Northern & Leith faces losses of £26.5 million
The cost of Brexit
EDINBURGH TO LOSE OUT ON OVER £670m OF FUNDING WHEN UK LEAVES EU
A new publicly accessible database has laid bare the financial impact that leaving the EU will have on areas around the UK, with the Edinburgh area facing funding losses of over £36,460,000. Continue reading The cost of Brexit
Undercover investigation reveals magnitude of horrifying puppy smuggling trade
The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on the government to take urgent action to stop the illegal importation of puppies into the UK as Brexit approaches. This follows an undercover investigation which exposes the magnitude and ease of trade routes into the UK for European smugglers. Continue reading Undercover investigation reveals magnitude of horrifying puppy smuggling trade
Scottish Affairs committee to examine relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments
Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry into the relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments. Continue reading Scottish Affairs committee to examine relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments
Brexit: People’s Vote campaign rally this Saturday
Fed Up hearing politicians on Brexit?
Then come along to Festival Square at 1.30pm on Saturday and hear what speakers from worlds as diverse as entertainment, medical science and education have to say on the question of whether, in a democracy, the people should be allowed the right to decide whether they have changed their mind.
The Peoples Vote campaign, working with the European Movement in Scotland are staging a rally in support of a Vote on the Deal with speeches from
- Mitch Benn – Comedian/songwriter (and compere)
- Gavin Esler – TV journalist
- Mary Ross Davie – Royal College of Midwives
- Steve Richards – Political commentator
- Vonnie Sandlan – Colleges Scotland
- Liam MacCabe – NUS Scotland
- Vanessa Glynn – Chair, European Movement in Scotland
- Dr Malcolm MacLeod – Neurologist
- Emma Currie – Actor
- Professor Tanja Bueltmann – Founder “I am an Immigrant”
- Femi Oluwole – Our Future Our Choice
There’s even a rumour about a chlorinated chicken and hormonally supercharged cow making an appearance. But not a politician in sight!
So if you fancy something different on Saturday afternoon why not go along to Festival Square and wave a flag or a placard? Or simply listen to some fantastic speakers say why we simply can’t leave this to the politicians.
Brexit demands devolution rethink, says Westminster Committee
Westminster’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) today publishes its report Devolution and Exiting the EU: Reconciling Differences and Building Strong Relationships, and sets out how the UK government must re-think devolution in the UK as the UK leaves the EU. Continue reading Brexit demands devolution rethink, says Westminster Committee
Leaving Europe: clear road ahead?
Scottish Secretary David Mundell hosted an EU exit roundtable in Edinburgh on Thursday, where he gave an update on the UK Government’s proposals for exiting the European Union. He hailed the government’s ‘ambitious and comprehensive’ plan but the Scottish Government says the plan ‘falls short’ and will damage Scotland’s economy. Continue reading Leaving Europe: clear road ahead?
Brexit bonus? Scotland to receive extra £2 billion for public services
Scotland is to get a £2 billion funding boost from the UK Government
Public services in Scotland are to receive a £2 billion funding boost from the UK Government. The cash windfall follows yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Minister’s announcement that, in the NHS’s 70th year, she is investing an extra £20 billion a year in health services in England (by 2023-24, compared to today). Continue reading Brexit bonus? Scotland to receive extra £2 billion for public services
“A dark day for devolution”: SNP fury as Brexit inches closer
The UK took another step closer to the Brexit trapdoor when MPs voted 324 – 298 in favour of the legislation last night. The Westminster government made concessions and has promised parliament a “meaningful vote” on the final deal, ensuring Britain remains on track to leave the EU on 29 March next year. Continue reading “A dark day for devolution”: SNP fury as Brexit inches closer