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David Henig
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Informative thread on what the Irish Government makes of the Alternative Arrangements Commission. They have problems with it, and proposals don't substitute for a backstop. No surprise.

Ultimately though you need realistic dialogue, and AAC is at least half a step forward
Not surprisingly the one-nation group of Conservatives (joint leader Nicky Morgan) endorse the alternative arrangement proposals (joint chair Nicky Morgan).
To be clear before @GregHands and @Power_Jen complain again about negativitity, the Alternative Arrangements Commission in no way 'solves' the Irish border, but has helpful elements. Treat it as a solution, however, and it will be rejected.
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