Brexit

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29th January 2019 | By Matt Hartless

Brexit votes: Live updates

The neverending circus of Brexit is rolling back into town this evening as MPs vote on amendments and Theresa May’s plan B following a historic...

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26th January 2019 | By Alexander Candlin

Police forced to keep rival protestors apart in Piccadilly Gardens after visit by ‘yellow vests’ to city

Police keep 'yellow vest' activists apart from counter-demonstrators in Piccadilly Gardens

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20th January 2019 | By Sam Peckett

Manchester healthcare partnership ‘preparing’ Brexit plan, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester’s healthcare partnership has stated the region is prepared for ‘any and all possible events’ that may impact services as a...

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18th January 2019 | By Joseph Chorlton

After Theresa May’s Brexit deal was rejected, what deals are still on the table?

On Tuesday 15th January, Theresa May submitted her Brexit Deal proposal to MPs in the House of Commons. This bill was expected to be rejected...

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18th January 2019 | By Elizabeth Harrison

EU complete me: The top reasons why Remainers don’t want to leave the European Union

It’s been a tense week following the rejection from Parliament of Theresa May’s plan to leave the EU after two years of negotiations. The BBC...

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18th January 2019 | By Danielle Wroe

People believe Brexit may not have happened if politics was on the school teaching curriculum

Engagement with politics is low. After the Brexit referendum, people are feeling frustrated and in the media we keep hearing the phrase ‘the only certainty...

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17th January 2019 | By Sian McGuinness

Brexit Jargon Buster: Cutting through the confusing language

Brexit is a confusing time. So much has happened since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016. There are new stories surrounding...

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16th January 2019 | By Andrew Wong

Students studying abroad express their thoughts on how will Brexit impact them

In June of 2016 there would be a debate on the UK’s constant membership within the European Union (EU). This ended with the extremely close...

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16th January 2019 | By Lewis Finney

Opinion: What has the EU ever done for us?

Apart from investment in: farming, research, arts and culture, young people, growth and jobs and health care, what have the EU ever done for us?! The...

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16th January 2019 | By Mia Abeyawardene

Young people in Britain campaign for a second Brexit referendum

Last October, hundreds of thousands of people marched to parliament in London, campaigning for a second Brexit vote. Many argue that in 2016, when the...

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15th January 2019 | By Alexander Candlin

1975: The first referendum

The first national referendum about the UK’s relationship with Europe took place 41 years ago and began the process towards ‘ever-closer-union’ between the UK and...

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15th January 2019 | By Matt Hartless

Theresa May’s Brexit deal: Which way did your MP vote?

Last night MPs in parliament voted on Theresa May’s EU withdrawal deal. The vote was a shattering defeat for the government, who lost by 230...

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15th January 2019 | By Matt Hartless

Brexit meaningful vote live updates

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15th January 2019 | By Sian McGuinness

Brexit Timeline: Key events in the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union

Brexit: It’s the word that has been on everybody’s lips for the past few years. In fact, the political buzzword used to describe the UK’s impending...

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14th January 2019 | By Elizabeth Harrison

Opinion: Should 16-17 year olds have a say on Brexit?

As the due date for the UK to leave the EU draws close this year and a pressure for a second referendum is mounting, Manchester...

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11th January 2019 | By Lewis Finney

Activist erect billboards under Russian GRU guise

A group of activists disguised as Russian GRU agents have claimed responsibility for a series of satirical billboards which have appeared throughout Manchester. 

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4th December 2018 | By Harry Stafford

Brexit could cause the broadcasting industry to be hit by extra licencing in the EU, forcing channels and jobs to leave the UK

Up to now communications regulator Ofcom issues broadcasters with licenses that are valid throughout the EU. In the case of a no-deal Brexit, U.K. based broadcasters...

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27th November 2018 | By Harry Stafford

Important scientific research at the University of Manchester could lose its funding thanks to Brexit

With the deal for Brexit still not agreed in Parliament, British Science is no closer to knowing if it could face further short falls in...

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12th November 2018 | By Elizabeth Harrison

Lord Adonis rails against Brexit ‘promises and lies’ at Manchester for Europe meeting

Former transport minister Lord Adonis was the key speaker at a Manchester for Europe debate hosted by anti-Brexiteers. Billed as a ‘Brexit fireworks debate’, the event also...

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24th October 2018 | By Isaac Jordan

No-deal Brexit could have ‘severe’ impact on recruitment of NHS staff to Manchester hospitals

Fears have been expressed about the effect a hard Brexit will have on the recruitment of doctors and nurses to Manchester’s health service. Senior figures...