A CROSS-PARTY grassroots campaign group calling for a referendum on the terms of the final Brexit deal has launched in the town.

Warrington for Europe was out on the streets over the weekend to speak to residents about the UK leaving the EU.

David Myall, from Appleton, is one of the key figures behind the group.

He said: "In the 2016 advisory referendum, Warrington voted Leave by 54 per cent, but both Leave and Remain voters are unhappy with the way Brexit is going.

"The election in 2017 saw Warrington remove the Government minister David Mowat as MP – and opinion polls have shown growing support for a 'people's vote' on the final deal once the terms are known."

As uncertainty over the final deal mounts, fellow campaigner Graham Gowland, from Lymm, has issued a plea to the authority.

He said: "We're asking for Warrington Borough Council to undertake a proper Brexit impact assessment and, if Brexit will damage Warrington, to support a 'people's vote', in line with other towns and cities throughout the country."

Trish Cockayne, who has also joined the group, added: "We've really seen a change of heart from so many people and the message to Parliament is that the deal it looks like we're getting isn't what anyone voted for – and as more facts are coming out about the Leave campaign, it's clear the people need a vote on the final terms, with an option to 'remain'."

The group is planning a range of events – including street stalls, social events and rallies – to keep the public informed.

Warrington for Europe is a cross-party grassroots campaigning group aligned with The European Movement UK, Open Britain, Britain for Europe and the People's Vote.

It says Warrington’s economy is expected to be impacted by 1.3 per cent in a 'soft Brexit' and 2.5 per cent in a 'hard Brexit' – an impact each year of 'between £310 and £590 per person'.

To find out more about the group visit its Facebook and Twitter pages by searching @WarringtonForEU.