Anti-Brexit activists say there's EU support for 'special status'

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Thursday, 9 March 2017 13:58

By Iveren McCallion

Activists against leaving the EU are in a second day of talks with representatives in Brussels.

Border Communities Against Brexit says there is EU sympathy for Ireland and Northern Ireland's unique situation.

They're hoping that with 'special status' borders will remain as they are with the free flow of trade and people.

The group sent a delegation of eight to put forward their case against a hard border and to lobby for 'special status' here.

Group spokesperson Declan Fearon says the feedback's promising:

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