A local volunteer group has called on Bournemouth shoppers to “write to their MPs” ahead of the Brexit deadline this March. Volunteer group Dorset for Europe has held a public demonstration to encouraged members of the public to do something about the Brexit deadline. The organisation, which is funded by its members, carry out street stalls every week in Bournemouth and […]
brexit
Dorset For Europe prepares to march again
In October, around 750,000 people marched through the streets of London demanding a people’s vote on the terms of Brexit. Since then, Parliament has voted down Theresa May’s deal twice, and this week voted to delay Brexit by at least three months. They also voted against a second referendum, although the majority of Parliament are […]
Concerns about low medicines supplies in the wake of Brexit
Pharmacists are having to pay “vastly increased” costs for common medicines as reports show supplies are running low. Frustrated patients have been left with delays in getting hold of treatments such as painkillers, anti-depressants and blood pressure medication. The shortage could significantly affect residents of Dorset with high blood pressure, as statistics show a 15% […]
Christchurch MP labels Phillip Hammond “treacherous” for saying Article 50 “could be rescinded”
Chancellor Philip Hammond has been labelled “treacherous” by the MP for Christchurch after he told business leaders a no-deal Brexit could be “taken off the table” and Article 50 “rescinded”. Sir Christopher Chope expressed his unhappiness in the Commons after a transcript of a leaked conference call featuring the Chancellor was obtained by The Telegraph. The Eurosceptic […]
Dorset MPs back Theresa May as she survives ‘No Confidence’ vote last night
All seven of Dorset’s MPs supported the Prime Minister in the No Confidence vote last night. Both of Bournemouth’s MPs voted against Labour’s motion of no confidence. Also backing the Prime Minister were Christopher Chope of Christchurch, Richard Drax of South Dorset, Simon Hoare of North Dorset, Robert Syms of Poole and Michael Tomlinson of […]
Bournemouth MP: No Deal would be “extremely damaging”
Tobias Ellwood, the Conservative MP for Bournemouth East, claims a no deal would be “extremely damaging” if the PM’s withdrawal deal is defeated tonight. Mr Ellwood, the Minister of Defence, told Buzz News in an exclusive interview: “If we don’t strike this deal, we then default to a no deal scenario and that would be […]
Holiday bookings in Dorset are up by 81%
There has been an 81% increase in holiday bookings in Dorset from last year according to Pitchup.com. The campsite and holiday park company have sites over 57 countries and has seen a significant increase in UK holidays. There has been a noticeable decrease in people travelling to the European sites like France which saw a 12% decrease […]
Exclusive Investigation: The reasons why the Costa Del Sol dream might be coming to an end for British expats
The Guardian can reveal that there has been more than a 10% decrease in the Costa Del Sol’s British population. Olivia Shortall reports exclusively from the community dubbed ‘Little Britain’ to discover the reasons why residents are returning home. James Walsh has lived on the Costa Del Sol for over 11 years and has owned […]