Almost two thirds of people in Northern Ireland believe the economy will suffer as a result of Brexit, a study by Core marketing communications shows. The NI Brexit Barometer research measures how the six counties in Ulster feel towards Brexit and how it will impact their lives. The study shows 58 per cent are pessimistic about the future impact on the economy.
While 16 per cent of people in the south said managing Brexit should a national priority, one in four people north of the border said Brexit should be the top concern. It was the top priority for younger people, with a 29 per cent rating. Flying to the UK was the main concern for people in the south, while Northerners worry about the cost of cars and groceries.
The study shows that 63 per cent believe buying petrol and diesel will be a worse experience after Brexit, while 61 per cent worry about buying groceries. One of the greatest concerns Northern Irish people have is the impact Brexit will have on crossing the border, particularly those under 40. The figure is higher in the south with 69 per cent expressing anxiety.
As regards the people process, 67 per cent of people in the south are concerned over the impact Brexit will have, while the figure in the North is 58 per cent believing Brexit will impact on relationships between the UK and Ireland. Finian Murphy, marketing director, Core, said the study shows the level of agreement between people north and south of the border.
The NI Brexit Barometer is based on a sample size of 300 people, representative of the population in the North, and was conducted in the first week of September.
