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09/06/2016 Brexit could split UK - Major and Blair

Two former Prime Ministers, John Major and Tony Blair, have joined forces to warn voters that leaving the EU would be an historic mistake that could tear apart the United Kingdom.

Two former Prime Ministers have joined forces to warn voters that leaving the EU would be an historic mistake that could tear apart the United Kingdom.

Speaking to students in Londonderry, Sir John Major and Tony Blair also suggested that Brexit could put peace there at risk.

The First Minister of Northern Ireland has dismissed the comments as "scandalous".

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  • Thu 9 Jun 2016 18:00

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