SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has expressed his concern about further repercussions from the EU referendum result after Ryanair announced they are reducing services between City of Derry Airport and London.
Ryanair cited the desire to pivot growth away from the UK and towards Europe.
Mr Durkan said: “This announcement is a bleak omen for what is to come if the North is dragged out of Europe against our will.
“Before the 23rd June, industry leaders and experts, including Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, warned that Brexit would damage economic growth and act as a barrier for businesses operating in the North.
“Ryanair’s move to scale back services in the North, only months after announcing new routes from Belfast, is evidence that the toxic fallout from the EU referendum is already having a decidedly negative impact on our economic future.
“Our people recognised that our economy is better served by remaining a full member of the European Union.
“We have not given our consent for a change in our constitutional status that has already proven itself to be harmful to business growth.
We will continue to fight to ensure the will of our people is respected,” added the Foyle MLA.
