Economics
In the News
Brexit - The Possible Impact on Cornish Tourism
12th December 2017
This Newsnight clip looks at the impact of Brexit on the Cornish economy, notably the hospitality sector.
'Maybe Cornwall will be put on the backwater; the MPs will only see us for two weeks when they come to Rock on their holidays' - A farmer voices his concerns about the future of Cornwall post Brexit #newsnight pic.twitter.com/5YbteBhhOQ
— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) December 7, 2017
With around 40% of the staff in the sector coming from the EU, it seems likely that the sector will start to struggle to get and retain staff post-Brexit, with food, agriculture and fisheries accounting for around one-third of the county's output.
The clip compares Britain's visa scheme with the 'regional visa scheme' operated in Canada, and wonders about what Brexit will mean for the labour market.
Recommended

Exam support for 2022
Online Grade Booster Courses for A-Level Exams in May & June 2022
Exam technique, advance information support, live revision and more from the tutor2u subject specialist teams