There’s no doubt that the European Union has had a significant impact on projects and attractions throughout Essex. Countless local amenities and landmarks have received funding from the EU over the years, whether to boost tourism, create more business opportunities, provide more facilities for locals and improve education in the county. What will happen if the UK leaves the EU?…
We’re pleased to announce that we’re now an affiliated group of the European Movement – an independent cross-party organisation who, just like us, are committed to keeping the UK within the EU. Working together, we can spread the message to more people throughout our county and beyond, and demand a final say on Brexit.
Over the last few weeks, we have been sharing our reasons why we should say NO to Brexit. We’re campaigning for all the Essex residents who chose to remain in the EU referendum to stop Brexit. There are many reasons why we should be saying no to Brexit, from environmental concerns, setbacks in education, to affecting startups and healthcare. Whether…
We’ve set up Essex for Europe to campaign on the behalf of local residents who want to remain in the European Union. We’re a pro-EU organisation that aims to provide a much-needed voice in the county. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do or how you do it – let the establishment know that you want to reclaim…
Every year, billions of pounds is spent in the NHS. According to the NHS Confederation, planned expenditure for 2017/18 is £123.8bn. The NHS was launched in 1948 with the ideal that good healthcare should be available to all. However, with Britain set to leave the European Union in 2019, how will our emergency services, and healthcare overall, be affected? Many…
S is for #StartUps Our businesses and Essex-preneurs get help to bring their ideas to life. If we leave the EU then we leave our small businesses high and dry. Think we are making this up? Think again. Last year, the European Investment Fund (EIF), committed over £2bn to UK-based venture capital funds between 2011 and 2015. Essex is the UK’s…
Today, we’re battling the snowy weather, armed with our Essex and EU flags, out in London on an open top bus! We have been to Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and all around the square mile as we campaign to promote the issues surrounding the vote in Parliament this evening. We’re thankful to all of our supporters today! Parliament needs to…
S – is for Students What does the EU mean for students? The EU currently provides the opportunity for UK students to study in Europe, and allows students in Europe to study in the UK – with access to financial support. Studying abroad within the EU not only provides UK students with an education from a world-class university at…
When it comes to the things that matter to us it is hard to put them in order of priority. Our families, jobs, studies, welfare, the environment, entertainment, culture and just having some fun – there are SO many different things that seem to matter depending on what sort of day we are having! It’s a bit like a big…
A quarter of the 3 million people in Britain’s hospitality sector are EU nationals. Many are going, with few arriving to replace them. The restaurant and fast food businesses are among those sectors likely to be hardest hit, as the industry relies heavily on overseas workers. The Office for National Statistics estimates that 68,000 EU nationals are employed in the…
