'We’ve had enough of blood red lines': Hundreds gather in Belfast to demand second Brexit vote

Alastair Campbell chaired the event in the Ulster Hall. Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire/PA Images Alastair Campbell chaired the event in the Ulster Hall. Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire/PA Images Hundreds gathered in Belfast today to oppose Brexit and Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue parliament.

Northern Ireland, set to be worst-hit by Brexit, has been at the centre of negotiations as the UK and the EU have clashed over the border and the backstop. Speakers at the event today include Tory rebel Dominic Grieve and former Labour communications chief Alastair Campbell, who has been an ardent campaigner against Brexit.Alliance Party leader and MEP Naomi Long, who also spoke today, warned that Brexit would be “catatstrophic” for Northern Ireland.“My message as MEP has been that the UK is now in serious political crisis. That Johnson’s objective is to blame the UK parliament and the EU. Don’t be part of his plan. Give us the extension.

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