One of the most striking quotes ahead of Britain’s referendum was Michael Gove’s claim that “people in this country have had enough of experts”. As this polling data shows, the Brexit backing justice secretary was on to something, at least when it comes to Leave supporters.
The YouGov pollsters gauged public trust in the views of “experts” and politicians when they speak about the EU referendum. It is no surprise that both Leave and Remain supporters are wary of politicians – both at home and abroad – albeit by different margins.
When it comes to experts, though, there is an chasm. Remain supporters tend to believe academics, economists and people from the Bank of England. Leave backers mistrust them all, especially if they come from Threadneedle Street (net trust minus 45 per cent). You can add business leaders to that list too (plus 28 per cent trust among Remainers, and minus 28 for Leavers).
There is a paradox to this. As the FT’s Chris Giles notes today, there has rarely been such “expert” consensus on an issue. While economists argue over how harmful Brexit would be, there is near unity that it would be harmful to the economy. The dismal science is in speaking in concert for once and the public just don’t seem to be listening. As Tobias Buck found in a report from revolutionary Bracknell, middle England is in an iconoclastic mood.
Read moreOn 17 June 2016, the Council extended the restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until 23 June 2017.
The measures apply to EU persons and EU based companies. They are limited to the territory of Crimea and Sevastopol. The sanctions include prohibitions on:
As stated in the declaration by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs And Security Policy on behalf of the EU on 13 March 2016, the EU continues to condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation and remains committed to fully implement its non-recognition policy.
Thursday 23 June
Justus Lipsius building - Brussels
12.45 Arrival of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Welcome by the President of the European Council Donald Tusk
(VIP entrance, level 02 - photo/TV opportunity)
+/- 13.15 Press statements
(VIP entrance, level 02 - photo/TV opportunity)
Access to the VIP entrance (level 02) for the photo opportunity and the press statements will be granted to all journalists holding a 6-month badge.
Journalists without the above badge must send a written request by mail - deadline Friday 17 June 2016, 17.00 - to press.centre@consilium.europa.eu, with a copy of their ID, press card (if available), or a signed letter from their media confirming their professional status and that they are assigned to cover this event.
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Photos and video coverage of the event will be available for preview and download on http://tvnewsroom.consilium.europa.eu
Livestream on http://video.consilium.europa.eu