“Brexit left us weaker – economically, diplomatically and in terms of our security.” Research from the London School of Economics shows that 14,000 small businesses have stopped trading with the EU altogether. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research reports that foreign direct investment has dropped by 37% since 2016. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts that by 2035, Brexit will have left the UK economy 4% smaller than it would have been if we had remained in the EU — a loss of hundreds of billions in trade, investment, and productivity.
Politice.co.uk, 4 April 2025Erasmus+ gave young people in Staffordshire the chance to study, work and travel across Europe creating countless opportunities for young people, as well as bringing talent from other countries into our universities and workplaces.
Being outside Erasmus+ puts our country, and our young people, at a disadvantage. Sign our petition calling on the Government to open negotiations to re-enter the Erasmus+ programme. #bringbackerasmus
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Add my nameThis year we’re celebrating 75 years of the European Movement UK. To mark this milestone, our Chair, Mike Galsworthy, has been chatting with some incredible people - from the early members of the movement to today's grassroots champions and the next-gen stars.
The result is a video, a snapshot of the story of our movement, and the many different voices who contribute to our pro-European community.
View the videoWhether you're new to politics or just looking for a straightforward refresher, these articles will help you navigate the world of politics with confidence and clarity.
So far the UK has missed out on 157 opportunities to make our lives better
In October 2016, David Davis, the then Brexit secretary, told the House of Commons that “there will be no downside to Brexit at all, and considerable upsides”.
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According to the Bank of England voting to leave the European Union has cost Britain more than £440 million a week in lost growth since the referendum.
Lord Digby Jones told Andrew Neil before the referendum that there would not be a single job lost because of Brexit.