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BBC Gardeners' World Magazine withdraws seed packets from copies in Northern Ireland due to Irish Sea border
13/01/2021
Its publishers described it as an "industry-wide issue" amid uncertainty over arrangements for Northern Ireland post-Brexit.
Police are monitoring tensions at the peace wall gates at the Shankill Road and Lanark Way as fresh loyalist protests break out in parts of Northern Ireland.
For British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, rioting on the streets in Northern Ireland is a reminder that once the pandemic fades, the U.K. will have to face up to the long-term consequences of Brexit.
Belfast violence: Douglas Ross condemns Northern Ireland violence amid grilling on post-Brexit trade rules
08/04/2021
DOUGLAS Ross has condemned the "shocking" further violence on the streets of Belfast as he was quizzed about post-Brexit trading arrangements that have created economic barriers between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.
In a move rarely seen between allies, Washington issued London with a demarche: a formal diplomatic reprimand usually reserved for adversaries.
Tension within loyalist communities is greater than at any point since the ceasefires of 1994, the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) leader has said.
Former prime ministers urge MPs to reject legislation, saying it endangers Irish peace process.
Cabinet Office minister attacks refusal to adopt a ‘laissez-faire approach’ to border controls.
Borders in Ireland, Brexit & What's Next for UK Science? SCIENCE & POLITICS WITH MIKE GALSWORTHY [1 hr]
12/02/2021
This week Dr Mike Galsworthy looks at the Brexit arrangements in the Irish Sea and the resulting outrage from parts of the Unionist community in Northern Ireland. ... taking a look at the future of UK Science, upcoming developments and our place in the world of science after Brexit.
Boris Johnson admits agreeing Northern Ireland Protocol rules but ‘hoped’ EU would not apply them
17/05/2022
‘He told a lie to the British public. Again he tells allies the UK word cannot be trusted,’ Labour MP alleges.
Boris Johnson could unveil legislation to override parts of the Brexit agreement he struck, tearing up the Northern Ireland Protocol which prevents a hard border with the Republic
Bid to break deadlock comes despite UK insisting ‘safety net’ was needed - whether talks succeeded or not.
Boris Johnson being grilled by Channel 4 News is the most excruciating thing you’ll see today
14/06/2021
As day two of G7 summit got underway, Johnson was quizzed about his relationship with former US president Donald Trump and the Northern Ireland protocol which governs the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Boris Johnson bid to tear up Northern Ireland deal endangers peace, US congressmen warn [1 min]
15/06/2022
Boris Johnson’s plans to tear up post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland have come under fierce attack from Washington, with senior congressmen on both sides of the US political divide warning the “irresponsible” move is a threat to peace in the province.
Boris Johnson considering bridge from Northern Ireland to Scotland to help to solve Brexit backstop issue, plans show
11/09/2019
Leaked details show officials have drawn up early feasibility studies for two bridges spanning the Irish Sea.
Boris Johnson falsely claiming not to have realised Brexit damage to Northern Ireland, senior Tory says
09/06/2021
PM ‘perfectly understood’ impact of Irish Sea checks, says Theresa May’s chief of staff – and the EU knows it.
Boris Johnson has hinted he may not support a proposed deal over the Northern Ireland protocol from Rishi Sunak, heaping pressure on the prime minister to revive a controversial bill that would unilaterally override parts of the Brexit treaty.
Boris Johnson is wrongly claiming his Brexit deal doesn't include Great Britain-Northern Ireland customs checks
23/10/2019
The Prime Minister has been directly contradicting senior ministers who admit there will be the need for checks on goods passing into GB.
Boris Johnson lists just some of the problems with his Brexit deal in lengthy moan to MPs
07/07/2021
The Prime Minister, sounding for all the world as if the idea of the Northern Ireland border being a complicated thing had only just occurred to him, outlined a string of difficulties faced by people in the region since his "oven ready deal" came into force.
Johnson and prominent members of his ruling Conservative Party have publicly called for the scrapping or radical overhaul of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
‘How can we reproach other countries if their behaviour becomes reprehensible when we ourselves have such scant regard for the treaties we sign up to’, former Tory leader says
PM risks major confrontation with Joe Biden by persevering with internal market bill.
Boris Johnson told to 'face consequences' of Brexit deal as it's blamed over Belfast riots
13/04/2021
Labour said the PM had 'squandered' Unionists' trust as Northern Ireland Secretary admitted 'concerns' about the Brexit deal were among factors in the unrest.
Boris Johnson ‘shredding trust’ with three breaches of international law, former top diplomat warns
28/06/2022
Boris Johnson ‘shredding trust’ with three breaches of international law, former top diplomat warns.