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EU should focus on getting back into Protocol negotiations – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA says he challenged EU Vice President Maros Sefcovic in a virtual meeting that his comments were unhelpful, and calls on the EU to return to direct negotiations with the UK Government over the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sefcovic comments on Protocol checks and public health Original release: EU should focus on getting back into Protocol negotiations – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol deal must restore Northern Ireland’s place within UK Internal Market – Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie MLA urges the UK Government and EU not to agree a Northern Ireland Protocol deal merely to conclude talks, and calls for long-lasting solutions that restore and protect Northern Ireland's place within the UK Internal Market. He says he will oppose any deal that makes…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU-UK joint statement on Northern Ireland Protocol talks Original release: Protocol deal must restore Northern Ireland’s place within UK Internal Market – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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If EU won't move, next PM must act in interest of UK - Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie calls on whichever of Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister to act quickly on the Northern Ireland Protocol, which he says is causing problems for business and consumers while devolution remains unrestored.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: If EU won't move, next PM must act in interest of UK - Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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British government should focus on solutions and stop giving DUP cover to block Executive - Finucane - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane urges the UK government to drop its backing for the DUP's blocking of an Executive and instead negotiate Protocol solutions with the EU, arguing the Protocol is working for businesses and jobs.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: British government bill on Northern Ireland Protocol moving to next stage Original release: British government should focus on solutions and stop giving DUP cover to block Executive - Finucane - Sinn Féin (opens in a new tab)
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UUP Leader Doug Beattie responds to statement from the Foreign Secretary on the NI Protocol
UUP Leader Doug Beattie welcomes Foreign Secretary Liz Truss's statement on the NI Protocol as a step towards a pragmatic fix, and calls for an end to the delay, urging the EU to change its mandate so there are no checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland that stay there.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss statement on the NI Protocol Original release: UUP Leader Doug Beattie responds to statement from the Foreign Secretary on the NI Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government action on NI Protocol welcome – Beattie
UUP Leader Doug Beattie welcomes the UK Government's move to act unilaterally to protect Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market, but says the EU must change its mandate. He says the stand-off must end, warning of no functioning government amid the cost of living crisis.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to set aside aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: UK Government action on NI Protocol welcome – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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Diplomatic whataboutery between EU and UK Government must end – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie MC MLA calls for an end to the diplomatic back-and-forth between the EU and UK Government over the Northern Ireland Protocol, and for proper negotiations with Northern Ireland politicians involved. He welcomes Brandon Lewis's remarks that Liz Truss can be trusted to resolve…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Conservative leadership campaign comments on Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Diplomatic whataboutery between EU and UK Government must end – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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British government should engage in good faith with EU to reach agreed resolution – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney MLA urges the British government to show genuine commitment and negotiate in good faith with the EU towards a lasting deal on the Protocol. He says businesses need stability and the Protocol's market access, and accuses the DUP of blocking the Executive during the…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Parliamentary Partnership Assembly meeting at Westminster on Protocol talks Original release: British government should engage in good faith with EU to reach agreed resolution – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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The EU is as responsible as the UK for position we are in over Protocol – Empey
UUP leader Lord Empey says the EU is as responsible as the UK for the Protocol impasse and calls for immediate UK-EU talks with Northern Ireland's representatives at the table, at Stormont. He rejects claims that only the UK has refused talks and urges a new approach, including Treaty change.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: EU reaction to Northern Ireland Protocol talks in June 2022 Original release: The EU is as responsible as the UK for position we are in over Protocol – Empey (opens in a new tab)
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Solutions advocated in Protocol Bill must form part of negotiating position – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie says the EU and UK are both to blame for the protocol impasse and calls for solutions in the Protocol Bill to form part of the negotiating position, citing a green lane for goods moving within the UK and concerns over EU retaliation.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Solutions advocated in Protocol Bill must form part of negotiating position – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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‘DUP talking out of both sides of their mouth on Protocol’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane accuses the DUP of inconsistency on the Protocol, citing MLA Edwin Poots lobbying to amend the Protocol Bill to protect farm benefits, and calls for an end to the Executive boycott.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: ‘DUP talking out of both sides of their mouth on Protocol’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent need for a negotiated solution on veterinary medicines, says Brown
Alliance's Patrick Brown MLA urges an extension of the grace period for veterinary medicines to give EU and UK negotiators more time, warning that disruption could harm animal welfare and cut supply in Northern Ireland. He also criticises the DUP for boycotting the Assembly and Executive while…
Agriculture and rural affairs International affairs Issue: Veterinary medicines grace period expiry under the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Urgent need for a negotiated solution on veterinary medicines, says Brown (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol legislation being imposed above heads of majority of people and businesses, says Eastwood
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood calls the UK Government's Protocol Bill an appalling piece of legislation that would undermine Northern Ireland's access to the EU Single Market and deter investment. She urges the Government to negotiate with the EU instead of acting unilaterally.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Protocol legislation being imposed above heads of majority of people and businesses, says Eastwood (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol is towing NI out of the Union
TUV leader Jim Allister, speaking at a Ballyclare rally, says the Protocol is pulling Northern Ireland out of the Union after this week's High Court judgement on immigration laws. He calls on the DUP to disavow the Donaldson Deal and says unionism must choose to fight back against EU rule.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: High Court Belfast ruling on Rwanda scheme in Northern Ireland Original release: Protocol is towing NI out of the Union (opens in a new tab)
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TUV chairman welcomes Braverman’s highlighting of Protocol betrayal
TUV councillor Keith Ratcliffe welcomes Suella Braverman's criticism of the Prime Minister over the Northern Ireland Protocol, saying Rishi Sunak broke a commitment on the Protocol Bill. He says Unionists should not return to Stormont until the government addresses their concerns on the Protocol.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Suella Braverman's public letter on Northern Ireland Protocol commitments Original release: TUV chairman welcomes Braverman’s highlighting of Protocol betrayal (opens in a new tab)
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Moves by UK Government on Protocol will make it harder to address issues, says Farry
Alliance MP Stephen Farry says UK Government moves to change the Northern Ireland Protocol, including legislation to set aside aspects of it, will make existing implementation problems harder to address. He calls the action unwanted, unwarranted and counterproductive, and urges a mutual UK-EU…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government legislation to set aside aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Moves by UK Government on Protocol will make it harder to address issues, says Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol Bill – Very Bad for Northern Ireland and Entire UK
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP says the planned Bill to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol would run against Northern Ireland's and the UK's interests, breach international law and risk EU retaliation. He calls for trust and partnership with the EU and a UK-EU veterinary…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK Government Protocol Bill unveiled to disapply parts of Northern Ireland Protocol Original release: Protocol Bill – Very Bad for Northern Ireland and Entire UK (opens in a new tab)
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TUV spells out the reality of the Protocol and shortcomings of Government in submission to the House of Lords
Traditional Unionist Voice says the Protocol is severely harming Northern Ireland’s economy and sovereignty, and urges the Government to restore full UK control through the Protocol Bill, rejecting the dual regulatory regime and calling for repeal of EU-imposed rules.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: House of Lords call for evidence on the Protocol Bill Original release: TUV spells out the reality of the Protocol and shortcomings of Government in submission to the House of Lords (opens in a new tab)