The Border has been significantly hit by Brexit over in comparison to other areas according to a local MEP.
The European Parliament has formally backed the Brexit Allocation Fund of 5 billion.
It had been agreed some months ago, but MEPs had not yet agreed on the exact allocation until now.
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Ireland will be the largest beneficiary from the financial boost following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, with a billion euro.
Midlands North West MEP Colm Markey says areas of his own constituency have been deeply hurt by Brexit:
