Widespread concerns among small business owners over Brexit impact: Anderson

There is widespread concern among small business owners in border areas about the prospect of being dragged out of the EU, Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson.

Speaking after meeting small business owners from West Tyrone and Donegal in Strabane yesterday, Ms Anderson said they were “very worried” about the possibility of trade barriers being put in place across the island of Ireland.

Ms Anderson (pictured) said:"Small businesses in the North trade extensively with their counterparts across the rest of the island.

"Many are now seriously concerned about the potential impact of the EU referendum.

"It is clear they are very worried about the possible imposition of trade barriers across the island of Ireland.

"The majority of people in the North voted to reject an EU border in Ireland and made it clear they want to remain in the EU. That must be respected.

"We don't want any borders on the island of Ireland, whether physical or trade barriers.

Ms Anderson concluded: "We need to be developing the all-Ireland economy to counter the disastrous impact of partition, not install additional obstacles."