Gutted to learn European Commission has pulled plug on UK hosting Capital of Culture 2023. Very sad for the 5 bidding cities. I am on the judging panel & have seen all their hard work. #Brexitfallout

“The #Dundee2023 team are urgently seeking clarification on what this statement will mean for the Dundee bid and we will be speaking to the DCMS as soon as possible.”

Brexit blow to Dundee's 2023 culture bid ift.tt/2ze8qKt

POLL: Is the European Commission being unfair to Dundee and other UK cities by denying Capital of Culture bids? dlvr.it/Q2TDFQ

🎬Dundee City Council Leader John Alexander on the news that the city will not be allowed to compete for 2023 European Capital of Culture.

Sending our best wishes to the Dundee2023 team today. Council Leader, Cllr Campbell said: "We support and share Dundee’s ambitions for culture-led regeneration, and together with Angus and North Fife we are continue to progress this through the Tay Cities Deal.”

Our statement in response to the disappointing decision announced today. #dundee2023 dundee2023.eu/news/response-…

Well this is pretty disappointing after all the effort and raising of expectations! #dundee2023 bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

Our statement regarding news that the UK's turn to host the European Capital of Culture year in 2023 has been cancelled. Our support is fully behind Department for Culture, Media and Sport and bidding cities @leeds_2023 CultureMK Nottingham 2023 WeAre2023 and Dundee2023 find out more - bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

Although gutted by yesterday’s #Dundee2023 decision, the spirit, fire and energy can’t be kept down of the city/region's people. We're sure that what is catalysed next will itself be a very great thing! Huge thanks to Dundee2023 for all they've done. dundee2023.eu/news/response-…

The warmest of thanks from #Dundee2023 for all the positive messages of support we have received directly and seen online. It’s all very much appreciated.

Tonight! 7pm, free at The McManus - a light and sound show not to be missed! #McManus150 x.com/thelistmagazin…

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop writes to Department for Culture, Media and Sport and European Commission to seek clarity on Dundee2023 bid to become European Capital of Culture bit.ly/2A5OYTX

New statement released this morning from the Five Cities bidding to be Euro Capital of Culture 2023 #dundee2033 dundee2023.eu/news/

#Dundee2023 has made a joint statement with the other candidate cities WeAre2023 Nottingham 2023 @leeds_2023 @2023keynes dundee2023.eu/news/

Council heads urge British Government to seek advice over 2023 decision dlvr.it/Q3cSZd

Capital of culture bidders want legal action pursued to overturn the UK's ban on hosting the title: scotsman.com/lifestyle/cult… Dundee2023 Department for Culture, Media and Sport European Commission The Scotsman

Wir haben uns einem Offenen Brief von #Dresden2025 angeschlossen, der die Europäische Kommission bittet, die Entscheidung bezüglich der Kulturhauptstadt-Teilnahme Großbritanniens zu überdenken. bit.ly/2ByVZdU Dundee2023 Nottingham 2023 LEEDS 2023 CultureMK WeAre2023

We support ECOC 2023 candidacy of the UK cities. Read our letter of support: teh.net/teh-open-lette… LEEDS 2023, WeAre2023, Dundee2023, Nottingham 2023, CultureMK Creative Europe European Commission

Here in #Dundee we are so disappointed for the Buddies and all the team behind @Paisley2021. This was just part of your amazing journey, and your spirit has captured the imagination of the whole country. We can't wait to see what you'll do next. #UKCityofCulture2021 😍