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The Protocol must go in all its parts Extract from speech by TUV leader Jim Allister at anti-Protocol rally in Dromore “There is no escaping or fudging of the constitutional consequences of the Protocol. It not only directly challenges Northern Ireland’s position within the U.K., but is incompatible with it. “By its very fettering of […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her frustration at the lack of progress in negotiations between the UK and EU over new arrangements to succeed the current Northern Ireland Protocol, and said the decision by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to withdraw the First Minister from post was one that was regrettable but necessary. Carla Lockhart […]
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín TD stated; “Aontú condemns the DUP collapse of the democratic institutions in the north of Ireland. We condemn their threat to prevent a new Executive being formed until they get their way on the North of Ireland Protocol. We are appalled that this has happened 44,000 people […]
According to the BBC’s Nolan show this morning. The DUP are to announce the resignation of Paul Givan from the role of First Minister. As with current legislation this resignation would automatically trigger the resignation of the Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neil. The move has raised questions over legislation, bills needing passed through the Executive […]
Following reports that European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič wants EU-UK negotiations on the Protocol to conclude by the end of February, Steve Aiken MLA, UUP Finance spokesperson said: “The usually well-informed Tony Connelly of RTE has indicated today that Maroš Šefčovič is seeking to pressurise the UK to conclude negotiations by the end of […]
Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that the most recent report by Manufacturing NI highlights the biggest concern for manufacturers is access to workers and not the Protocol, as our local MP Carla Lockhart would have us believe. The report highlights the priority in the current negotiations must be on finding practical solutions to ensure the […]
Following the joint statement from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and EU Commission Vice–President Maroš Šefčovič, Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “Whilst it is welcome that Liz Truss and Maroš Šefčovič have had their first face-to-face meeting in a cordial atmosphere, from the 24th January onwards we need to see more intensity and a laser-like […]
Unionism demands more than words on the Protocol Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister: “Unionists who want to see Northern Ireland’s place as an integral part of the UK restored will be deeply disappointed by Sir Jeffery’s latest statement and repositioning. “Having repeatedly warned that he would force the Government to make a choice – […]
TUV leader Jim Allister has slammed UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss for her recent remarks in a Sunday Telegraph interview stating that we need to get on with the demolition of the NI Protocol. Mr Allister stated: “If Liz Truss means what she said in the Sunday Telegraph, namely, “I will not sign up to […]
Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The first and obvious question which the acceptance by Edwin Poots that he ought to have sought Executive approval for the Poots’ Posts and checks, is why didn’t he realise this a year ago. Instead he has implemented the Union-dismantling Protocol for a full year! “But, better late than […]
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