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‘Complete instability’ looms in Northern Ireland as ‘tough guy’ approach is not helping, warns Irish minister
12/11/2021
A “tough guy” approach when it comes to Northern Ireland will lead to “disaster”, Irish minister for European affairs Thomas Byrne warned this morning.
Fresh from scandals and an attempted ousting, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s latest plan is to tear up key parts of a post-Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland he made himself less than three years ago.
European affairs minister says British government out of step with preserving peace with protocol threats.
Micheál Martin says UK needs to reciprocate EU goodwill in order to achieve a deal
UK threatens to tear up Northern Ireland Brexit deal Boris Johnson agreed five months ago
16/05/2021
Lord Frost attacks EU’s ‘purist’ approach to post-Brexit checks warning they risk stability in Northern Ireland.
London replies to European Commission in a letter setting out Britain’s unilateral decision to carry on with the status quo.
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald said suspending the Northern Ireland Protocol could endanger the entire withdrawal agreement.
A SCOTTISH LibDem MP has demanded the UK Government rules out triggering Brexit clause that would essentially suspend part of the Norther Ireland Protocol – warning it cannot be used as “a get-out-of-jail free card”.
The UK has given the EU a new deadline of two weeks to agree to axe trade checks introduced by the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, or risk unilateral action by London.
The United States will delay its deal to remove tariffs on UK steel and aluminum because of concerns about post-Brexit trade rules affecting Northern Ireland, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said a compromise can still be found.
Former PM brands mooted UK policy ‘absurd’.
EU leaders urged to push back against No 10’s brinkmanship over role of European Court of Justice.
The Tories are upping their attack on our democracy, under cover of the leadership contest
19/07/2022
Deep within the Northern Ireland protocol bill, ministers are making a sinister grab for yet more unchecked powers.
Labour’s leader is perceived to be sitting on his hands over Europe. But private discussions with European leaders tell a different story.
Special trade arrangements are crucial to peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland. Yet Brexiters in London refuse to see that.
Republic of Ireland in discussions with senior Biden advisor over UK Article 16 plans for NI Protocol
11/11/2021
The Irish Government held high level discussions this week with the Biden administration over UK plans to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said.
Border Communities Against Brexit will protest at five locations on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic in support of the protocol.
“The dangerous and inflammatory rhetoric emanating from Boris Johnson’s Government is now undermining all of the progress we have made in recent years."
Owen Paterson's role in Brexit - Chris Grey
07/11/2021
It’s probably fair to say that Owen Paterson was not a household name until the events that led to his resignation last week. However, he played a significant role in the Brexit saga, albeit of a particular sort.
Northern Ireland dominated Brexit negotiations for years and remains a highly contentious element of EU-UK relations. The nature of the UK’s departure from the EU means the issue will not go away any time soon.
Northern Ireland secretary fails to explain legal basis for shelving post-Brexit Irish Sea checks
10/03/2021
‘Is it Article 16? And, if not, which article is he citing?’ Brandon Lewis is asked - as EU prepares legal action
Northern Ireland protocol: Boris Johnson set to use Queen’s Speech to pick Brexit fight with EU
22/04/2022
The prime minister is expected to give ministers powers to override parts of the Northern Ireland protocol.