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Protocol Working to Dislocate GB/NI Links, As Intended – TUV Newry and Armagh

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “The deliberate design of the iniquitous Protocol was to prise Northern Ireland and Great Britain apart. That is its underlying political intent. “Today’s figures from the Food & Drink Federation, confirming a substantial reduction in food sales from GB to NI, demonstrate the trade-inhibiting Protocol is working as Brussels […]

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Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework Launched

Making Northern Ireland a world-class food region, that provides safe, healthy and environmentally friendly food for the future is the central ambition of the latest DAERA-led consultation. The ‘Food at the Heart of Our Society – A Prospectus for Change’, was launched today by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots at the Balmoral Show. It aims to […]

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Minister Addresses Protocol with Eustice and Frost

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has met with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice and Minister of State, Lord Frost at the Balmoral Show to stress the importance of the agri-food sector and the impact the Northern Ireland Protocol is having on it. During a visit to Northern Ireland, the Rt […]

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Welcome for North-South Meeting Boycott – TUV

Statement by TUV East Belfast candidate John Ross: “In January TUV spelt out a three-point plan to disrupt the Protocol. Point one was that the NSMC should cease to operate until the East-West balance is restored. We therefore welcome the cancellation of today’s North-South Ministerial Council meeting. It is a welcome – if belated – […]

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Agriculture Politics

COMPLIANCE PROTOCOL AND GUIDANCE FOR AUTHORISED TRADERS PUBLISHED BY DAERA

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published two guides to help people and businesses navigate the new procedures to follow when moving animals, plants, food and feed from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, after the UK leaves the EU on the 1 January 2021. The Guidance for Authorised Traders (during the three […]

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Agriculture Community Politics

NI PET OWNERS MUST TAKE URGENT ACTION WHEN TRAVELLING FROM GREAT BRITAIN TO NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland (NI) pet owners should urgently prepare for changes to pet travel from Great Britain (GB) at the end of the transition period, following an announcement yesterday by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Changes to the rules will take effect from 1 January 2021, however, Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), […]