The United Kingdom faces a momentous decision, whether to leave or to remain in the European Union. Voters, who will soon be asked to settle the matter in a referendum, are looking for more information and impartial analysis. At this Q&A event, we will discuss the issues at stake with the help of a panel of academic specialists.

Among the matters we will cover are:

• The impact of the EU on the economy and jobs
• Immigration

• European and national security

• The political implications of Europe
• National sovereignty

• Impact on the North East region

Panel

Bob Hull (Former Director of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels)
Jacqui Henderson CBE (Chair)
Professor Michael Keating (Professor of Politics, University of Aberdeen)
Philip Daniels (Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University)