Absolutely appalled that #Dundee2023 bid will no longer be eligible because of Brexit. There was no hint of a problem at the wave off of our bid or when I raised it directly with the Prime Minister at PMQs a few weeks ago. It is not the biggest problem that Brexit will bring, however it does highlight the lack of planning and foresight of the UK Government. Dundee is still open for cultural business but this is, of course, a hugely disappointing blow for the City. #Dundee #Du

I was delighted to seek support for the excellent Dundee 2023 bid for European Capital of Culture at PMQs on Wednesday. I asked the Prime Minister: "A successful bid by Dundee would create over 1,500 new jobs, boost the local economy by £128 million and add almost 5% to local GDP. "I hope the Prime Minister can put her views on Europe to one side and support a transformative bid from one of the most vibrant and forward thinking cities in the UK." I was also delighted to be at

The Courier is carrying out a survey of their readers to find out what Europe means to you so they can help shape Dundee’s final bid for European Capital of Culture in 2023. So to get involved all you need to do is take a picture of yourself, write 25 words on what Europe means to you and email both to culture@thecourier.co.uk. Hope you can all get involved with this, I've submitted mine! https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/463796/dundee-bidding-european-capital