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#3Blokes In A Pub... Talk "LEXIT" (Ep 25)
26/03/2019
I'm joined by two of my Liverpool mates, Andrew "AB" Abrahamson and Mark "Bean" Sabino. They're not Anti-Brexit activists, trade experts or politicians; they're fairly typical left-leaning bods just getting by. So I got in a round and asked them: what is this "Lexit" (people on the left advocating the horrifically damaging Tory policy of leaving the EU) all about?
A new government scheme was meant to replace EU structural funds lost after Britain left. But critics say it delivers less money and will do little to bolster the Tories’ levelling up agenda.
Boris Johnson: The most infamous lies and untruths by the Conservative leadership candidate
24/04/2019
Prominent Tory's falsehoods range from incorrect 14th century history to the EU banana police. / Boris Johnson’s flirtation with dishonesty has cost him at least three jobs and damaged his standing with the people of Liverpool and London.
The European Commission has cancelled the UK's turn to host the European Capital of Culture after Brexit, disappointing the bidding cities.
Driver shortages caused by Covid-19 and Brexit mean a pub's much-loved giant pork pies could be off the menu for the first time in years.
Dublin Port reports reduced cargo volumes from Holyhead, Liverpool and Heysham.
Port of Dublin says in its Q3 report that core freight and container volumes from Britain declined by 21.2% to 537,680 units between January and September this year (Holyhead, Liverpool and Heysham).
Jürgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has told the Guardian that Brexit “makes no sense at all” and that he believes British people should have the chance to vote again on their future either in or outside the European Union.
City councillor shares images of bare shops in city amid fresh food crisis.
New trading arrangements between Ireland and the UK have had a significant and negative effect on freight traffic between the two countries.
Organised crime gangs are preparing to exploit the eight freeports that are being opened across England as part of the Government’s ‘levelling up’ strategy, experts have warned.
Ireland's diplomatic presence in Britain has increased, with the opening today of a Consulate General in Manchester.
Coveney announces plan ahead of virtual Dublin visit by Manchester and Liverpool mayors.
A sea border would mean checks at major ports in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, such as Holyhead, Liverpool, Belfast and Larne.
Owners of a Liverpool restaurant have spoken out about the 'perfect storm' of Brexit and Covid-19 that is currently 'washing over' the hospitality industry.
Trip by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram follows poor relations due to NI protocol row.
There are supply issues with medical devices, fuel and food costs.
Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Mayor, has stood by a claim Merseyside would lose more than £10.2m in funding after Brexit, telling the government “we will not accept crumbs off the table.”
No-deal Brexit: Tens of thousands of lorries with 'wrong paperwork' to be turned away at ports, secret government documents reveal
17/09/2019
Ministers accused of 'fiddling the figures' to disguise chaos from HGVs being prevented from reaching the border in the first place.
Liverpool’s container port is “imploding”, with hauliers growing increasingly concerned over the gateway’s viability as they struggle for booking slots.
Rock for Europe is organising music events in Chester, Liverpool and Manchester to support the People’s Vote. This is a unique project – a nationwide event using music to spread the message – that Brexit is not a done deal. We must demand a final say on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain.
Ferries put on more capacity on direct routes as businesses look to avoid border controls.
The Prosperity Of Our Cities Post-Brexit Is Playing Second Fiddle To Westminster Personality Politics
15/01/2019
Despite persistently asking for answers I’ve not had a single reply from Government on the implications for Liverpool, its port, its industries and businesses.
Sites being acquired as part of efforts to avoid long lorry queues at ports such as Dover.
There is uncertainty over whether new facilities will be built at Cairnryan Port to check goods coming from the Republic of Ireland and wider EU via Northern Ireland.
We are leaving today but we should never forget what the European Union has done for Merseyside
31/01/2020
European money and support has helped to shape the region as we see it today.
Shipping line CLdN says it has ‘contingencies’ for UK ‘landbridge’ delays in a hard Brexit.
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