3 June 2016
On 23rd June, the UK goes to the polls to decide whether to remain part of the European Union, a hugely significant democratic decisions. But how much do most of us really know about the EU, its benefits and costs, and what leaving would mean for the UK, and for the South West?
'European Union: Leave or Remain?', a free event in Frome on Wednesday 15th June at 7pm will give people the opportunity to join the debate, quiz two Members of the European Parliament for the South West region, and hear their very different views on the EU and the referendum. The venue is Assembly Rooms, Memorial Theatre, Christchurch St W, BA11 1EB.
Dr Molly Scott Cato (Green Party) is an economist and writer who has campaigned for green politics all her adult life. Aside from her work as an economist Molly’s areas of special interest include land ownership and food production; renewable energy, especially when it is owned by local communities; co-operatives and self-managed firms; and issues concerned with peace and opposing nuclear weapons and nuclear power. Molly is campaigning for a 'Greener In'.
Dr Julia Reid (UKIP) is a research biochemist by profession and was formerly Head of Academic Research / Laboratory Manager of the Diabetes and Lipid Research Laboratory at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Julia has been an ardent opponent of the Common Market, the European Economic Community, the European Community and the European Union since the 1960’s and campaigned for a "No" vote in the 1975 referendum.
Members of the public will be invited to submit their questions for the two MEPs on the night, and can also email their questions to eufrome@gmail.com. The event will be independently chaired by Lisa Millard, Assistant Principal at Frome College.
Entry is free, with donations to cover venue hire welcome. Doors open at 6.30pm, and the bar will be open. The event is organised by East Mendip Green Party.
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