Brexit - D-Day

Sad day for Europe. All these discussions and so very few words spent in order to really improve people's life...

Here is a declaration that eases the pain a little, honest words:

The Green party says Brexit will not make Britain fairer. It has issued this response to the triggering of article 50, from the Green MEP Molly Scott Cato.

Theresa May’s talk of a fairer society stands in stark contrast to her actions. Charging ahead with an extreme Brexit while dragging the rest of the UK with her is no way to ensure an equal Britain that has a productive relationship with its European neighbours.

May’s blustery optimism about her ambitions for the UK after Brexit cannot mask the incredible challenges we face. She failed to even mention the environment or climate change, despite it being the largest shared threat we face.

The statement repeatedly referenced the potential benefits for our children and grandchildren but the next generation has the most to lose as we hurtle towards an unknown future outside the EU.

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Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland:

Anti-Brexit campaigners have marched on the Stormont parliament in Northern Ireland to voice concerns about the future of free border movement.

The demonstration included the erection of mock customs checkpoints to highlight fears about a hardening of the Irish border when the UK leaves the EU. 

The 300-strong protest came amid a political crisis at Stormont that has left the region without a devolved government as the Brexit process formally commenced. 

They chanted “no borders, no barriers, no Brexit” as they made their way up the landmark main avenue to the steps of Parliament Buildings. 

While Sinn Fein and the SDLP joined the colourful picket, elsewhere unionists welcomed the triggering of article 50. 

The majority of voters in Northern Ireland backed Remain - 56% to 44%.

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More here: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2017/mar/29/brexit-theresa-may-triggers-article-50-politics-live