PUBLISHED: 07:00 02 February 2018 Lorraine King Mayor Sadiq Khan. Picture: PA. PA Wire/PA Images An estimated 1,100 jobs in Redbridge could go if a ‘no deal’ hard Brexit takes place, the Mayor of London has claimed today. Figures released by Sadiq Khan claim that if the UK leaves the European Union in March 2019 with no deal on the single market, Customs Union or transition arrangements the jobs will be under threat. Mr Khan, said: “Residents and businesses in Redbridge will be shocked to learn of the huge economic risks – and human costs – at stake in the Brexit negotiations. “It is up to the government to secure a Brexit deal that protects Redbridge from a decade of lower growth and fewer jobs.” Westminster faces the highest loss in London with 12,100 jobs facing the axe. The findings formed part of an analysis of the potential impact of five different Brexit scenarios on London and the whole of the UK, commissioned by the mayor last … [Read more...] about Mayor of London report claims ‘no deal’ Brexit could cost 1,100 jobs in Redbridge
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We have to deliver Brexit, says MP
JOHN HOWELL says the Government has a responsibility to uphold voters’ decision to leave the European Union. The Henley MP was speaking after the High Court ruled that Parliament must be consulted before the Government can invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the formal mechanism for leaving the EU. The Government has been given permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. Mr Howell said: “It seems to me that the High Court judges have not decided that Parliament must be involved in a decision about all that is involved in dealing with Brexit. “They have decided that to trigger Article 50, Parliament must be involved. The question before the Lord Chief Justice and others was as simple as that. “The comments from those who wanted to leave the EU that the judges are trying to overturn Brexit is far-fetched and far from the truth. “The comments from those who wanted to remain that this gives Parliament … [Read more...] about We have to deliver Brexit, says MP
Former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on ‘visceral rage’ that keeps his anti-Brexit campaign alive
PUBLISHED: 13:39 02 February 2018 | UPDATED: 15:52 02 February 2018 Harry Taylor Nick Clegg speaks to an audience at Fleet Road Primary School on February 1 Archant “Why on earth am I still banging on about Brexit?” Since former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg lost his seat in the 2017 General Election’s shock result, he has dedicated his life to battling against Brexit. On Thursday night he told a packed Open Britain Hampstead talk at Fleet Road Primary School in Gospel Oak, why he still felt “visceral rage” over the result, and how he believed younger voters had been betrayed during the referendum. He said: “I find it unthinkable that none of our young people can grow up in the country they want to because they were sold a pack of lies. “More than 70per cent of the generation wanted a future that they are not allowed to have. To tell the people they have to live with the consequences of that is unconscionable. “Why … [Read more...] about Former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on ‘visceral rage’ that keeps his anti-Brexit campaign alive
Dalston law graduate who fought Brexit at supreme court launches free immigration advice service
PUBLISHED: 13:33 23 February 2018 | UPDATED: 14:13 23 February 2018 Sam Gelder Tahmid Chowdhury. Archant Tahmid Chowdhury has, in the last few years, raised £500,000 for a pressure group involved in the Article 50 supreme court case, founded a theatre company, twice been nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30. Infuriatingly, in that time he also finished his A Levels. Now the 23-year-old – who grew up on a Dalston council estate – has done it again with the launch of Here for Good, a not-for-profit company that will offer free immigration services to EEA citizens during and beyond the Brexit process. It launched last week, with the publication of Act Now, a free guide from immigration and public law experts outlining steps people should take to secure their rights in the UK. The advice service, set to launch later this year following a crowfunder, will focus on supporting the most in-need EEA citizens outside of the capital, where there is a huge lack of free … [Read more...] about Dalston law graduate who fought Brexit at supreme court launches free immigration advice service
Mayor of London report claims ‘no deal’ Brexit could cost 900 jobs in Barking and Dagenham
PUBLISHED: 12:40 01 February 2018 | UPDATED: 13:09 01 February 2018 Lorraine King Mayor Sadiq Khan. Picture: PA. PA Wire/PA Images An estimated 900 jobs in Barking and Dagenham could go if a ‘no deal’ hard Brexit takes place, the mayor of London has claimed today. Figures released by Sadiq Khan claim that if the UK leaves the European Union in March 2019 with no deal on the single market, Customs Union or transition arrangements the jobs will be under threat. According to the data the borough currently has 71,100 jobs but this could plummet to 70,200. Mr Khan, said: “Barking and Dagenham residents and businesses will be shocked to learn of the huge economic risks – and human costs – at stake in the Brexit negotiations. “It is up to the government to secure a Brexit deal that protects Barking & Dagenham from a decade of lower growth and fewer jobs.” The findings formed part of an analysis of the potential impact of five different … [Read more...] about Mayor of London report claims ‘no deal’ Brexit could cost 900 jobs in Barking and Dagenham