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Brexit negotiations: the view from Brussels

The vote to ‘Leave’ the European Union is unquestionably the most significant political, economic, cultural and geopolitical decision of any Western European nation since 1945 - this is a truism, not...
Julie Girling MEP
Julie Girling MEP
Conservatives
Posted on: 27.02.18
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Gloucestershire Brexit Summit - 9th March

What are your priorities for the Brexit negotiations , and how will it impact your business, community group or organisation? An exciting conference planned for Stroud in March will give people the...
Posted on: 22.02.18
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County needs clarity on the Brexit negotiations

Spring is starting to show itself across the West but the much-needed appearance of clarity in the Brexit negotiations shows no signs of happening as we approach the next deadline of March’s European...
Clare Moody MEP
Clare Moody MEP
Labour Party
Posted on: 19.02.18
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Brexit could put Honda plant's future in jeopardy

When a quiet man speaks loudly it means you should listen. Japanese ambassadors are usually scrupulously polite, they raise their concerns in private and in measured terms. That is why we should be...
Matt Griffith
Matt Griffith
Business West
Posted on: 12.02.18
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British Chambers of Commerce: Business needs clarity on Brexit

As Cabinet ministers gather today (Wednesday) to discuss the government’s negotiating stance ahead of critical talks on the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, Francis Martin, President...
Posted on: 07.02.18
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Brexit business roundtable with Claire Perry - MP for Devizes and Minister at BEIS

As the Chamber of Commerce for Wiltshire , we are working closely with firms in the county to help get clarity over the likely shape of the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU and to convey...
Rupert Callingham
Rupert Callingham
Posted on: 16.01.18
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Bristol North West MP Darren Jones holds business Brexit surgery

Darren Jones stood unsuccessfully against the MP for Bristol North West, Charlotte Leslie, at the 2015 General Election. When a snap election was called by Theresa May in April 2017, Darren was re-...
Rupert Callingham
Rupert Callingham
Posted on: 04.01.18
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2017: how has Swindon fared?

After a dramatic 2016, many of us were perhaps expecting 2017 to be something like the morning after the night before, and for businesses facing up to the realities of Brexit , their headache could...
Ian Larrard
Ian Larrard
Business West
Posted on: 21.12.17
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2017: the year that was the year after the year before?

After a tumultuous 2016, many of us were perhaps expecting 2017 to be something like the morning after the night before. What seemed like a good idea at the time, was sure to leave us all with a bit...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 21.12.17
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