Sinn Fein MEP: We will NOT accept 'border hardening' after Brexit
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy declared that the country was in a fundamental crisis as the prospect of a Brexit border looms in an interview on Sky News.Â
Michel Barnier spoke at the Irish Parliament this morning, announcing that Brexit will hurt Ireland but reaffirming a pledge help from Brussels.
The Irish Republican told Sky News said those in Europe had a better understanding of Ireland and its border concerns than those in Westminister.
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In a shocking tirade, the MEP mocked the idea that the Conservatives wanted to preserve the Union as ridiculous and said Westminister had no interest in engaging with the Irish.
Mr Carthy told Adam Boulton: "Absolutely, we will not accept any hardening of the border. Â The seriousness of the situation has not been recognised by the British government.
"Up until this point, they have no interest in engaging with Ireland.
"There are two options here: Northern Ireland remains part of the EU through a special designated status. So the North will be in the single market and customs union.
"And crucially no visible hardening of Ireland. Or, we have a poll of a united Ireland. Things will change no matter what."
"Up until this point, they have no interest in engaging with Ireland.
Brendan Howlin, the leader of the Irish Labour Party, echoed this sentiment.Â
He said that Brexit will be "enormously disruptive" and undo nearly 40 years of integration.
Mr Howlin hit out at the idea that 'everything will be okay in the end'.
The Irish politician said the British had no clue about the reality of Brexit.Â