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I honestly don't understand the "solution" to the #NorthernIreland issue which was caused by the #BrexitDisaster that #RishiSunak seems so excited about.
A short š§µ. Maybe someone can enlighten me.
Apparently the solution is something called the #NorthernIrelandProtocol
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A short š§µ. Maybe someone can enlighten me.
Apparently the solution is something called the #NorthernIrelandProtocol
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Apparently, according to this protocol, there will be a "border at sea." Goods coming from England to Northern Ireland will be marked as those terminating in Northern Ireland or those going on to Ireland (EU checks.)
I don't understand how this will solve the problem. (2/8)
I don't understand how this will solve the problem. (2/8)
The whole point of the UK coming out of the EU was the implication that the UK will not benefit from the European market rules. That means, for example that French cheese is cheaper for European countries than it is for England.
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These are hugely important days for U.K. diplomacy. One might even call it a key moment in the gradual 'great normalisation' of U.K. post-Brexit &post-Covid foreign policy in Europe that started with the Russian attack on #Ukraine . 1/
It was not so very long ago, in 2019, when UK-EU acrimony was at its peak, that the U.K. government (then under @BorisJohnson ) positively shunned the #MunichSecurityConference . Boosterish calls for Global Britain were everywhere, but actual dialogue with allies was not./2
Now, the #MSC2023 is being attended by @RishiSunak @JamesCleverly and @BWallaceMP . Meanwhile a deal on the #NorthernIrelandProtocol may be imminent, and something else *might* be in the air: Lobbying for a š¬š§candidate to succeed @jensstoltenberg as @NATO Secretary-General?/3
So, weāve had an initial look at the delegated powers in the #NorthernIrelandProtocol Bill. In short, they are quite breathtaking. š§µ #NIProtocol #NIP 1/
We make no comment on the Bill's legal/policy justifications - others are better-placed to do so. But on the scope of the powers & the scrutiny implications for Parliament, the provisions are on a par with - & arguably surpass - the broadest powers we saw in the Brexit bills. 2/
First, every regulation-making power in the Bill is essentially converted into a 'Henry VIII' power by clause 22, which says regulations made under this Act may make any provision that could be made by an Act of Parliament, including provisions modifying this Bill/Act. 3/
EU diplomats growing weary of constant threat from UK.
āYouād think a minister who has foreign affairs in her brief would understand how bad this is right now.ā
āThereās a strong consensus that this is only about UK politics and if UK was serious theyād negotiate on the issuesā
āYouād think a minister who has foreign affairs in her brief would understand how bad this is right now.ā
āThereās a strong consensus that this is only about UK politics and if UK was serious theyād negotiate on the issuesā
āNo appetite to reopen the protocol, weāll deal with issues that require resolution but wonāt be bullied around. āWhatās most striking so that weāre shoulder to shoulder supporting rules based international order in Ukraine and UK wants to rip it up - itās baffling.ā
āWe have bigger fish to fry but wonāt sit idly by - its very unfortunate we have to spend time ok this.
We donāt let it happen but thereās no decision on a responseā #NorthernIrelandProtocol
We donāt let it happen but thereās no decision on a responseā #NorthernIrelandProtocol
"Yes, Britain is to blame. It chose to leave the EU... In addition, Johnson personally interpreted Brexit as leaving Europeās economic trade area, for which he had no mandate. That decision is costing Britain dear".
@simonjenkins4
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"This is his deal. It's his mess. It's his failure. For the first time in his life, it's time to take responsibility"
In September 2020, @Ed_Miliband slammed Boris Johnson for his Brexit deal.
Words that still resonate today
via @Independent
In September 2020, @Ed_Miliband slammed Boris Johnson for his Brexit deal.
Words that still resonate today
via @Independent
ā In #LordsQs from 2.35pm:
@mritchiesd presses government on negotiations with the European Commission regarding the #NorthernIrelandProtocol #NIProtocol following the Northern Ireland Assembly elections #AE22.
šŗ Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/08ā¦
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@mritchiesd presses government on negotiations with the European Commission regarding the #NorthernIrelandProtocol #NIProtocol following the Northern Ireland Assembly elections #AE22.
šŗ Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/08ā¦
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Next @danielmgmoylan quizzes government on the economic situation in Sri Lanka and support for the country in #LordsQs from around 2.45pm.
šŗ Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/08ā¦
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šŗ Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/08ā¦
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Then Lord Wallace of Saltaire questions government on the new model history curriculum as #LordsQs continues from around 2.55pm.
šŗ Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/08ā¦
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šŗ Watch #HouseofLords online parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/08ā¦
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Business Secretary @KwasiKwarteng admitted that the UK signed the #NorthernIrelandprotocol of the #Brexit deal without having any idea how it would work out. Watch and share this 1Ā½-minute video. Discussion on Facebook: bit.ly/3BvNaR6 LinkedIn: bit.ly/2V8Krw0
On Sky News, Business Secretary @KwasiKwarteng said
āWith the #NorthernIrelandprotocol, obviously nobody had any idea the actual effects of it until we left the #EU"
He added that the government now realises that the deal is not satisfactory āas it isā and wants to renegotiate
āWith the #NorthernIrelandprotocol, obviously nobody had any idea the actual effects of it until we left the #EU"
He added that the government now realises that the deal is not satisfactory āas it isā and wants to renegotiate
Even though the #Brexit deal has only been in operation since 1 January, Business Secretary @KwasiKwarteng said:
āThe #NorthernIrelandprotocol isnāt written in stone. Itās not something that was going to last forever more. Everybody realised at the time.ā
āThe #NorthernIrelandprotocol isnāt written in stone. Itās not something that was going to last forever more. Everybody realised at the time.ā
Lord @DavidGHFrost isnāt happy with the #NorthernIrelandProtocol that HE negotiated. He wants to āreturn to normalā. Isnāt #EU membership ānormalā? That avoided ALL the problems Frosty is griping about and it's what he supported BEFORE the #EUReferendum. Watch Ā½-minute video.
Before the #EUreferendum, the then Mr @DavidGHFrost strongly supported the case for Britain to REMAIN in the #EU. He said then AGAINST #Brexit: āEven the best-case outcome canāt be as good as what we have now.ā
As for the UK going it alone, @DavidGHFrost said BEFORE the #EUreferendum:
āThe more independent your national trade policy is, the more difficult it is to negotiate completely barrier-free access to any other country.ā
āThe more independent your national trade policy is, the more difficult it is to negotiate completely barrier-free access to any other country.ā
