Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee he was worried that the process of transition of paramilitary groups towards civilianisation had halted while concerns over post-Brexit trading arrangements remained.
Northern Ireland customs worker re-homed after threat from loyalist paramilitary group as Brexit tensions rise
30/03/2021
The relocation of the Port of Larne worker and his family is believed to be the first following a death threat from terrorists since 2011
Renouncing principles would be ‘astonishing’ move by UK, says French foreign minister.
Police are monitoring "stress" and "growing discontent" within unionist communities over the Irish Sea border.
Northern Ireland: Government were warned of terrorist threat over Brexit sea border, claim security sources
25/03/2021
A “credible threat” from loyalist paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland may have had an influence on the Government’s decision to unilaterally extended the Brexit “grace period”, security sources and leading politicians have claimed.
It took an event unrelated to the Irish Sea border furore to set a match to simmering tensions.
Northern Ireland’s second-biggest political party says it will block the formation of a working Belfast legislature, deepening political deadlock over post-Brexit trade rules.
Posters demanding “No Irish Sea Border”, “Scrap NI Protocol” and “EU Hands Off Ulster” cover much of the 35-km (20-mile) route, their opposition to the new trading arrangements emphasised by the flying of Britain’s Union Jack flag every few lampposts.
The renewed tension in Northern Ireland could have far-reaching implications for the future of the United Kingdom - and post-Brexit relations with the EU.
“Do you not find it a little embarrassing that you're renegotiating it across such a wide area so soon after it was signed by the government and approved by this Parliament?” - "Not really".
Unionist leader warns of violence returning to Northern Ireland because of Brexit ‘betrayal’
26/03/2021
‘We are perilously close to a line which, when crossed, will lock us all into a pattern all too familiar’ - Peter Robinson
First Minister Arlene Foster has called on Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to act.
The Stormont Assembly is set to be recalled for an emergency debate following days of violence and disorder in parts of Northern Ireland.
Earlier this week, a bus was burnt out in Newtownards in an attack politicians linked to loyalist opposition to the protocol.
Simmering tensions over Brexit and allegations of ‘two-tier policing’ spark return of disturbing scenes many hoped were gone forever
Pro-unionist politicians on Monday lost an appeal against a High Court judgment that the Northern Ireland protocol governing post-Brexit trade was consistent with British and European Union law.
Youths from the loyalist community in Northern Ireland continue violent protests against the UK government's Brexit policy, which they fear will lead to unity with the Irish Republic.
Brexit Protocol brings huge cross-border trade boost with Northern Ireland exports up 61%
21/06/2021
Cross-border trade has received a massive boost since the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, according to figures published by the UK Government.
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.
Pro-unionist politicians on Monday lost an appeal against a High Court judgment that the Northern Ireland protocol governing post-Brexit trade was consistent with British and European Union law.
IRISH passport holders in Northern Ireland have increased by two-thirds, according to the latest census.
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.
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.
TUV leader urges DUP and Ulster Unionists to unite with him against ‘perilous’ threat to union.
Northern Ireland secretary quizzed for 60 minutes on Boris Johnson's 'broken' Brexit trade promises
13/04/2021
NORTHERN IRELAND SECRETARY Brandon Lewis has been questioned by MPs from the DUP and Labour over Boris Johnson’s previous statements that his Brexit deal would not result in checks between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and how they may have fed into unionist and loyalist frustrations and anger in recent days.