From 2004-14 I worked as an adviser to British Members of the European Parliament, a hugely enjoyable and rewarding role. At some point early in this period – around 2006 …
Brexit Shambles
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I was first elected in 1984 as a pro-EU Conservative for a Yorkshire UK constituency. Since then, I fought no less than six further Euro-elections, mostly as a member of …
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“It is rare for voters to change their minds soon after referendums. Experience from Canada to Scotland, from Norway to Switzerland, suggests rather that opinions tend to move in favour …
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
UK rejoins EU’s Horizon Europe programme – but at a cost of €2.43 billion per year!
Despite Brexit, the EU and UK are set to “deepen” their links …..at least in the field of R&D. This comes after London was told it will be allowed to rejoin …
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY
EU fishermen to benefit to the tune of €1 billion from agreement to fish in UK waters
EU fishermen are set to benefit from agreements with the UK on fishing opportunities for 2024. The agreement with the UK covers 85 total allowable catches in the Northeast Atlantic. It secures fishing opportunities …
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HEALTH
Post-Brexit nurse shortage costs the NHS £61m per year & increased readmission rates by 2%, according to new study
A reduction in nurses coming in from the European Union Post-Brexit may have cost the NHS an estimated £61.9 million per year, according to a study from the University of …
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The UK has traditionally been seen as one of the world’s top destinations for migrating millionaires. Indeed, for many years (from 1980 to 2010) it consistently attracted large numbers of …