WARRINGTON’S two MPs have warned a no-deal Brexit would be ‘disastrous’ for the town.

It comes as concerns over whether the Government will be able to negotiate a deal continue to mount.

The UK is scheduled to depart from the EU on March 29 next year.

Labour’s Warrington North MP Helen Jones said: “A no-deal Brexit would be disastrous for the town.

“Many of our businesses rely on supply chains from Europe and people would see food prices increase, which would particularly hit struggling families.

“The Tories seem to be unable to grasp the implications of having no deal.

“I know some people are campaigning for a second vote and this could happen if Parliament does not approve a final deal.

“However, it would be for the Government to bring through legislation on this and so far they show no sign of doing this.”

Labour’s Warrington South MP Faisal Rashid has also raised serious concerns.

He said: “A no-deal Brexit would be disastrous for Warrington and for Britain.

“In the instance of a no deal, we face the prospect of tariffs on many goods and services which are sold into, and bought from, the EU.

“This would result in consumers in the EU being put off buying British products, while my constituents would see a significant rise in costs on the products they purchase, from food to cars.

"I believe the best way to protect our economy – including our manufacturing and services sectors – is to negotiate a new UK-EU customs union and secure a strong single market arrangement.

"A no-deal Brexit would be the result of a failing Conservative Government that does not have its country’s best interest at heart.

“I am aware of calls for there to be a referendum on the terms of any deal the Government reaches with the EU.

“And while I am not calling for such a referendum, there should certainly be scrutiny over the Brexit process and I believe that Parliament should be at the heart of this accountability.”

On Saturday, members of cross-party grassroots campaign group Warrington for Europe made their way to the Skittles in the town centre to ask residents how they thought Brexit is going.

Graham Gowland, from the group, said: “We had a great day meeting real Warringtonians and the vast majority were clear on how they felt about Brexit.

“We did meet a number of people who still felt leaving was the right thing to do and it was interesting to talk through their views.

“A common concern was about housing and a belief that EU migrants had a priority claim on social housing.

“We were able to put their minds to rest on that point as Warrington’s housing policy puts reduced preference on anyone without a local connection.”