This has long been the obvious consequence of a deal universally opposed by unionism. Power sharing, a core plank of the Good Friday Agreement, may be the victim of a settlement to protect the Good Friday Agreement 1/4
So what can be done? There aren’t many avenues left, is the honest answer. But there’s one, perhaps: Within the WA there remains a clause that if joint consent cannot be achieved for the new system, then there’s an obligation to work toward something that can 2/4
What could this look like? Well, this is where *alternative arrangements* rears its head again. There’s a view that unionism will refuse to power share until Dublin seriously entertains alternative arrangements superseding the Irish Sea border 3/4
Could this work? No idea. Depends on the state of Northern Ireland I suspect.
What could be done in the meantime though? Can Dublin give reassurances, a la Theresa May, on alternative arrangements?
Again, no idea, but this is where we now are—*again* 4/ends
What could be done in the meantime though? Can Dublin give reassurances, a la Theresa May, on alternative arrangements?
Again, no idea, but this is where we now are—*again* 4/ends
