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'They've Completely Lied': Sunderland Question Time Audience Member Wouldn't Vote For Brexit Now
02/03/2023
A Brexit voter from Sunderland has explained to a government minister why he would not back leaving the EU now – arguing it has “been a complete mess from the beginning”.
The UK is struggling to build a battery industry—and its new isolation isn't helping.
MULTI-MILLION cuts to regional funding intended to level up the country will have “catastrophic consequences” on the local economy, it has been warned.
Despite promises from chancellor Rishi Sunak to match the money it received from the European Union, Cornwall will receive just £1 million compared to the £100 million it used to get.
"I don’t think the Government has any intention to give us pound for pound what we had,” Council leader Graeme Miller said.
Regional leaders have accused the Government of trying to ‘sneak through’ a watered down replacement for EU funding.
Regional leaders have accused the Government of trying to ‘sneak through’ a watered down replacement for EU funding.
Nissan has decided to produce its battery-powered Ariya sport utility vehicle in Japan, rather than in the U.K., the company said Thursday.
Brexit risk dashes Sunderland plant's hopes of producing new model for export.
Ed Miliband has dismantled Andrew Marr's defence of Boris Johnson's 'oven-ready' Brexit pledge that was made during the general election campaign.
Tariffs on exports to the EU would force car maker to move production elsewhere, says.
Tariff hit for electric vehicles likely to be £2,800 per car, with risks to UK’s net zero plans.
Campaigners hold vigil outside Nissan plant and call on Government to rule out 'no deal' Brexit
16/08/2020
Louise Brown, who organised the vigil, said a 'no deal' Brexit and trade deal between the UK and Japan need to be secured.
Nissan Warns no EU Trade Deal Puts future of Sunderland Car Manufacturing Plant in Jeopardy
03/06/2020
Nissan warns its Sunderland plant in the UK would be ‘unsustainable’ without an EU trade deal
Britain's biggest car plant has so far weathered the coronavirus pandemic and a major corporate restructuring. But it may not survive Brexit.
The UK's largest car manufacturing plant is "unsustainable" if the UK leaves the European Union without a trade deal, owner Nissan says.
If no trade deal is reached, cars made in the UK and exported to the EU would be subject to a 10 per cent tariff.
Nissan's COO ... explains that despite Nissan's recent moves, under a No-Deal Brexit ... Sunderland ... will be unsustainable
03/06/2020
Nissan's Chief Operating Officer, Ashwani Gupta, explains that despite Nissan's recent moves, under a No-Deal Brexit (most likely outcome), the Sunderland Plant, on which 34,000 jobs depend, will be unsustainable. / He's saying this 2 June 2020. / Deadline to avoid No-Deal: 30 June.
Nissan Motor Co. gave the starkest warning yet on the future of the Japanese group’s car factories in Western Europe, with a plant in the U.K. threatened by Brexit and another in Spain suffering from a slump in demand.
The prime minister blackballed business groups from his keynote speech on the future of EU trade talks yesterday, accusing them of failing to prepare their members for the “reality” of post-Brexit Britain.
New Tory MPs have promised to transform the region, but its greatest threat will come in days, when Britain leaves the EU.
The Chancellor has warned there will be no alignment with EU regulations after Brexit - despite a pledge being made in the North East by Boris Johnson that standards would be protected.
British PM is now more likely to push for 'harder' divorce from EU.