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Brexit and Democracy

Brexit and Democracy

Oliver Storey suggests that the demoncracy of the country rests on us having another opportunity to vote for or against Brexit.
Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Iwan Hopkins writes about the amount of money the Brexit process, let alone the exit itself, is costing Britain, and how the clock is ticking for Theresa.
Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus students left in limbo as Brexit fiasco continues

Erasmus programmes are in jeopardy over loss of funding
The People’s March from the ballot box

The People’s March from the ballot box

Alexander Candlin argues that a second EU referendum would do more harm than good, and would ruin any claim to democracy that the UK once had.
Manchester MPs stand firm on Brexit amid government chaos

Manchester MPs stand firm on Brexit amid government chaos

Greater Manchester MPs once again re-affirm their opposition to a No Deal, as an extension to Article 50 appears an increasingly attractive prospect
Baryons, beakers, and Brexit

Baryons, beakers, and Brexit

Brexit is plagued with uncertainty, and the faster we’re moving towards it, the less we know about the UK’s position as a science powerhouse
‘Putting the Great back in Great Britain’?

‘Putting the Great back in Great Britain’?

Tallulah Brennan argues that the racist rhetoric of the Brexit vote was motivated by the imperial nostalgia of the Baby Boomer generation.
An unsavoury taste: the Students’ Union elections

An unsavoury taste: the Students’ Union elections

Cachella Smith suggests that providing incentives to encourage people to vote will not necessarily generate a fair and representative outcome
Manchester MPs attack post-Brexit fund for Northern towns

Manchester MPs attack post-Brexit fund for Northern towns

The fund is designed to reduce the short-term impacts of Brexit on struggling communities, although some argue it does not address wider issues
78% of Grads fear Brexit will negatively impact careers

78% of Grads fear Brexit will negatively impact careers

New research from Milkround shows that graduates are concerned about the uncertainty Brexit will have on the job market
UoM inside top 30 in latest QS University rankings, amid Brexit warning

UoM inside top 30 in latest QS University rankings, amid Brexit warning

QS director of rankings Ben Stower warns that UK success in the rankings depends on their Erasmus partnerships
Erasmus in jeopardy as Spanish students are widely affected

Erasmus in jeopardy as Spanish students are widely affected

Spanish students are reconsidering Erasmus placements in the UK, as Brexit creates uncertainty
Study finds Brexit may risk UK’s current standing within the United Nations

Study finds Brexit may risk UK’s current standing within the United Nations

A recent research project carried out by select universities on behalf of the United Nations Association has found the UK must improve its foreign policy after Brexit to maintain its current influence in the United Nations
Live Review: Post Malone

Live Review: Post Malone

Contributor Jack Greeney reviews Post Malone’s highly anticipated the arena performance, but were even the greatest fans underwhelmed?
Stockport MP among Labour defectors to Independent Group

Stockport MP among Labour defectors to Independent Group

A representative of Stockport for over 25 years, Coffey joined colleagues in criticising the party’s leadership over Brexit and antisemitism
Reductions in EU citizens seeking work in Manchester after Brexit vote

Reductions in EU citizens seeking work in Manchester after Brexit vote

The decline of EU citizens re-considering working and settling in Manchester follows the national trend
Manchester’s employment level to surpass London’s following Brexit

Manchester’s employment level to surpass London’s following Brexit

A new study predicts increased employment growth in Manchester after Brexit, propelling the city ahead of London
OFOC: A campaign for a different kind of Britain

OFOC: A campaign for a different kind of Britain

Nimo Omer looks at the success of the ‘Our Future Our Choice’ who were behind the blue bus on campus last week. Although the establishment seem baffled by their success amongst young people they have reinvigorated Brexit.
The other side of a Brexit no-deal

The other side of a Brexit no-deal

Alexander Candlin looks at the potential of a no-deal Brexit, and asks whether MPs voting against it as an option has damaged the UK’s bargaining position.
Greater Manchester MPs oppose no-deal Brexit and back people’s vote

Greater Manchester MPs oppose no-deal Brexit and back people’s vote

Parliament rejects a number of amendments backed by Greater Manchester MPs, that include renegotiation with the EU, and legislating for a second referendum