‘Our relationship with Britain is becoming uncertain’: Austrian consul shares Brexit concerns with MM
To focus more on how EU residents living in the UK or planning to move to the UK, MM has used the case study of Austria to investigate further.
The end of the WTO? EU tariffs on US goods to get back at Trump could have wider implications, says Salford academic
The EU has declared it will impose tariffs on US goods – two years since the UK set the wheels in motion to leave the EU in a referendum.
Osborne to make Northern Powerhouse Partnership his new ‘major political focus’
George Osborne is seeking to revive his political career by keeping the Northern Powerhouse dream alive.
Labour have to face up to ‘uncomfortable truths’ after Greater Manchester backs Brexit, says expert
A Manchester academic described the political circumstances which led to seven out of ten Greater Manchester boroughs voting to leave the European Union as a ‘perfect storm’.
‘We have a massive part to play’: Lib Dem leader Farron says Manchester has ‘crucial’ role in EU Referendum vote
Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron has told MM that Manchester has a huge part to play in the European Union, saying the city’s boundaries go ‘beyond our United Kingdom’.
‘There is a lot of uncertainty’: Man Met encourages young people to join the EU debate
Manchester Metropolitan University is holding an event which aims to clear up issues surrounding the EU referendum and encourage young people to vote.
‘Key ally’ Barack Obama’s clout in EU referendum debate ‘cannot be dismissed’, says Man Uni expert
Barack Obama’s robust support of Britain’s continued EU membership is a major coup Brexit campaigners cannot dismiss, according to a Manchester expert.
‘They’re Thatcher’s policies’: Manchester MP slams Corbyn’s ‘big mistake’ for backing pro-EU campaign
A prominent Manchester Labour MP has criticised Jeremy Corbyn after he pledged his support to Britain remaining in the European Union.
‘It’s very frustrating’: French PM’s claim that migration is ‘great risk’ to EU slammed by Manchester refugee charity
The French Prime Minister’s comments saying that migration poses a ‘great risk’ to the EU have been described as ‘frustrating’ by a Manchester charity.
Message not delivered: End to ‘rip-off’ roaming charges will help EU spread prosperity, says North West MEP
A North West MEP has lauded the end of ‘huge mobile bills ruining people’s holidays,’ after European Parliament voted to scrap roaming charges across the EU.
Governments to blame for refugee deaths and suffering, says a North West MEP
A North West MEP has ‘deplored’ the UK government’s inaction to take a ‘compassionate’ European approach to the ongoing refugee crisis, after EU government ministers agree on a disputed relocation plan.