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Experts express concern over the loss of Britons’ free movement rights after Brexit.
It was to be a symbol of the UK as a newly independent nation, cut loose from the tyranny of Brussels and EU bureaucrats demanding our bananas are a certain shape.
Brexit is killing off music tours in EU and industry may not survive immigration crackdown, government warned
12/05/2020
More than two-thirds of musicians say bookings dried up because of visa red tape and cost – even before coronavirus struck
EU citizens rights campaigners The3Million have said that “numerous” EU nationals are being refused Universal Credit because of their settlement status.
Priti Patel urged to extend EU settled status scheme deadline in response to coronavirus crisis
16/04/2020
Numbers applying halve in a month as support centre closed by lockdown.
Priti Patel warned her immigration crackdown will ‘cut the legs off’ the UK music industry
21/02/2020
Home Office accused of refusing to listen to £111bn-a-year culture sector – just weeks after a minister admitted government must retain free movement
Boris Johnson's low-paid migrants ban 'disaster' as builders, bakers and care face big hit
19/02/2020
Boris Johnson's immigration plans for after Brexit are facing a massive backlash as industry leaders say key fields - like farming, construction and the stricken care industry - won't get the workers they need.
Experts quick to point out similar system will exist for Britons visiting Europe after Brexit.
Priti Patel unable to answer questions on post-Brexit checks between Northern Ireland and Britain
23/10/2019
The home secretary has been unable to clarify what checks will take place on goods moving between Northern Ireland and Great Britain after Brexit.
Boris Johnson’s hard line on immigrants risks ‘retaliatory deportations’ for UK citizens in Europe
14/10/2019
UK citizens fear ‘consequences’ of British government’s announcements after Brexit.
Remainiacs Ep. 142: O, BUFFER WHERE ART THOU? Johnson’s border plans – plus WTO trade fun
04/10/2019
Government breaks its promise on no customs checks in the island of Ireland / Is Johnson throwing Ireland under the Boris Bus (again)? / Priti Patel decides that Britain is not a country but a Russell Group university. / What really makes Dominic Cummings tick? / Chris Southworth of the International Chamber of Commerce gives us the latest on those amazing WTO terms
Number of EU nationals applying to remain in UK post-Brexit surges 128 per cent in a month.
The government has reportedly scrapped plans to end freedom of movement on 31 October after being told by lawyers that imposing the rule change on EU nationals could scupper no-deal planning and leave ministers at risk of legal action.
Philip Hammond condemns ‘staggeringly hypocritical’ plan to purge Tory MPs who rebel over Brexit
31/08/2019
The ex-Chancellor continued his public feud with Boris Johnson, attacking the Prime Minister's 'hypocritical' plan to stifle dissent.
Labour's leader weighed in as No10 and Home Secretary Priti Patel prepare to announce new plans for immigration in a No Deal Brexit.
Sadiq Khan urges ministers to drop ‘cruel’ plans to instantly end free movement after a no-deal Brexit
19/08/2019
‘These plans would be a fundamental affront to British values of tolerance and respect’
End of free movement: Boris Johnson rips up Theresa May’s pledge to EU citizens with no-deal Brexit borders crackdown
19/08/2019
Downing Street confirmed that the right of European Union nationals to freedom of movement would end overnight on 31 October in a no-deal.
Priti Patel’s reported aim contradicts the PM’s promises, says the3million campaign.
UK to end freedom of movement for EU citizens on day one of Brexit, under new government plan
18/08/2019
New home secretary wants border restrictions imposed immediately on 31 October – despite warnings of people trapped in legal limbo.
A policy paper in January warned it would take 'some time to implement' a new immigration system.
Chair of MPs’ committee hears concerns from locals about Brexit and return to violence. / The consequences of Britain crashing out of the EU without a deal would be “extremely serious” for Northern Ireland, Tom Tugendhat, the chair of the foreign affairs select committee, has warned.
With Indian restaurants in crisis, Boris Johnson and Priti Patel said we would be able to employ more chefs from south Asia.
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Priti Patel tweet support for offshoot of US group accused of anti-Islam views.
During the referendum, Leavers loudly defended the rights of EU citizens legally resident in the UK. Now many pro-Brexit MPs are not practising what they preach. They have so far refused to back legislation requiring the government to guarantee these citizens’ rights. We’ve gathered below some of the statements made before and after June 23 by Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and ...
Brexiteers who claimed the NHS would receive an extra £350m after Brexit have been condemned for voting down an amendment demanding an analysis of the impact of exiting the EU on the health service.