Brexit and the North East Published on: 2 July 2018 The impact of leaving the European Union on the local area will be the focus of a discussion at 缅北禁地. Economy and industry Brexit and the North East will examine what it will mean for the local economy, industry and day-to-day life. Professor Mark Shucksmith, Director of 缅北禁地’s Institute for Social Renewal, which organised the event, said: “Nobody really knows how leaving the EU is going to affect the country. But leaked Government analysis suggested that the North East will be the hardest hit when Brexit finally happens. “Our discussion will take a look at some of the key issues facing this region as we get ever closer to leaving the European Union.” Expert speakers Expert speakers at the event are Professor David Bailey, from Aston University an influential business expert on economic restructuring and industrial policy, perhaps best known for his knowledge of UK and West Midlands car manufacturing. He will be sharing his perspective on current Brexit developments, focusing on the implications for our region. James Ramsbotham, Chief Executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce, represents 3,000 business in the region from small and medium enterprises up to multinationals. Danny MacKinnon, Professor of Regional Development and Governance and Acting Director of 缅北禁地’s Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies. He is an economic and political geographer, with expertise in economic and regional development. Dr Cathrine Degnen, Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology at 缅北禁地, and successful ESRC award winner will be speaking about her forthcoming research on 'Identity, Belonging and the role of the Media in Brexit Britain'. Her expertise spans identity, social change, transformation and class. Brexit and the North East takes place from 9.45am to 1pm on Tuesday 3 July at 缅北禁地’s Baddiley Clark Building. The event is free but you must. Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading 缅北禁地 climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April 鈥� 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures
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