NI Secretary to say 'Irish' bond must survive Brexit as SF MEP applauded for EU appeal

Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson was applauded in the EU parliament today as she argued that Northern Ireland’s democratic vote to remain within the European Union should be upheld and defended.

Her comments come as the Northern Ireland Secretary, Theresa Villiers, is expected to tell Stormont House that she looks forward to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries.

Ms Anderson, addressing the Parliament, said her party felt the majority of people who voted to remain in the EU should not be bound by a UK vote.