People in Derry-Londonderry and Belfast hit out at decision to axe European Culture Bid

By Q Radio News

People in the Belfast and Derry-Strabane council areas are hitting out over the decision to axe their joint bid for European Capital of Culture 2023.

The EU Commission has ruled UK cities are not eligible for the honour, with Brexit being blamed. 

In the past European countries outside the Union have been allowed to apply.

Belfast Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister is in London seeking an urgent meeting with British government culture officials... -

Former Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers says with half a million pounds already spent the Commission decision will be appealed... -

Alderman Jim Rodgers @WeAre2023 will appeal Euro decision "we have already spent half a million on this..." pic.twitter.com/0ufaGghP6E

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Belfast buskers Chloe Magee and Andy Bell believe they're being denied a once-in-a-lifetime chance to showcase their talents ...

We hear from Andy and Chloe throughout the morning https://t.co/6r5qNx89kp

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We've been speaking with members of the public from Belfast and the North West ..

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Even German tourists in Belfast are criticising the European Commission snub.

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