PM @BorisJohnson writes a long letter to Northern Ireland about Northern Ireland before he visits-
possibly in lieu of mtg many in person 📝
Much to be welcomed here but there's something akin to bipolarity in UKG msg'ing on NI & #Protocol at the mo.
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belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/commen…
possibly in lieu of mtg many in person 📝
Much to be welcomed here but there's something akin to bipolarity in UKG msg'ing on NI & #Protocol at the mo.
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belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/commen…
On the #Protocol:
Wants "to create the broadest possible cross-community support for a reformed Protocol" - rather subtle nod to unionists.
The problems identified here are (I) fixed already or (II) needing a case made to allow an exemption for NI, ie quite straightforward.
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Wants "to create the broadest possible cross-community support for a reformed Protocol" - rather subtle nod to unionists.
The problems identified here are (I) fixed already or (II) needing a case made to allow an exemption for NI, ie quite straightforward.
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On other matters:
*Recognition of progressive parties, eg move on abortion services
*Indirect promise of Irish lang act
*Moved away from blanket amnesty on legacy
*Titles of deputy/ first minister to remain
Not much here for DUP at face value, wh is odd.
It is but an op ed.
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*Recognition of progressive parties, eg move on abortion services
*Indirect promise of Irish lang act
*Moved away from blanket amnesty on legacy
*Titles of deputy/ first minister to remain
Not much here for DUP at face value, wh is odd.
It is but an op ed.
3/3
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