Stormont Assembly members are set to reject the British government's Brexit withdrawal deal as they debate the EU exit for the first time since restoration. “It’s significant that this Assembly sends a very firm message again that we reject Brexit, that we follow after Scotland has rejected Brexit and I believe Wales will vote tomorrow to maybe also reject Brexit,” she said. The republican leader said the EU pledge that would see Northern Ireland regain EU membership in the event of unification was a key factor. “It’s important that this Assembly asserts its authority on behalf of the people of Northern Ireland,” he said ahead of the debate. “We have always said people here did not give consent for Brexit and it’s important that this Assembly withholds consent for Brexit.

Source: Irish Examiner January 20, 2020 12:56 UTC