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Nottingham Creatives on the EU Referendum

26 May 16 words: Raphael Achache
We spoke to a selection of Nottingham creative business people about their thoughts on the EU Referendum and what it might mean for them


To vote in the EU Referendum you need to be registered by Tuesday 7 June. Sign up on the EU Referendum website. Voting takes place on Thursday 23 June.

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Video filmed and edited by Raphael Achache for LeftLion Extended.

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