NI leaders divided in their reaction to Brexit vote
The UK has voted to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum, with the majority of Northern Ireland voters in favour of remaining in the EU.
Sinn Féin calls for border poll following NI vote on EU
Sinn Féin has said there is a "democratic imperative" for a border poll after Northern Ireland voted to remain in the EU.
South Antrim MLA and national party chairperson Declan Kearney said: “English votes have overturned the democratic will of Northern Ireland. This was a cross-community vote in favour of remaining in the EU.
“English voters are dragging Northern Ireland out of the EU.”
He said the party will now press for the calling of a border poll under the under the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Sinn Féin's border poll call ‘not justified’ – Villiers
Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has said a referendum on a united Ireland would not be “justified or helpful” at present.
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NI relations ‘require careful consideration’ - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said “the implications for NI and relations will require careful consideration” following the UK's Brexit vote.
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NI leaders divided in their reaction to Brexit vote
Northern Ireland’s leaders have been divided in their reactions to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union.