Closest matches to “It’s whether Protocol stays or goes that really matters”
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Resolve the Protocol or basis for restoration of devolution will not…
DUP MLA Emma Little-Pengelly says devolution cannot be restored until the Northern Ireland Protocol is dealt with, calling for it to be replaced with arrangements unionists can support. She says the UK Government's New Decade, New Approach promise remains unmet, marking the date set in December…
Constitutional affairs Issue: DUP blockade preventing formation of Northern Ireland Executive Original release: Resolve the Protocol or basis for restoration of devolution will not… (opens in a new tab)
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Bill is now the only route to restoring the constitutional balance in…
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, speaking at the Second Reading of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, says the Bill aims to reset Northern Ireland's ties to the rest of the UK after the Protocol's economic and constitutional effects. He says it is recognition that the Protocol cannot continue as…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Second Reading in House of Commons Original release: Bill is now the only route to restoring the constitutional balance in… (opens in a new tab)
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Time to Remove the NI Protocol
The DUP publishes a paper setting out the experiences of businesses affected by the Northern Ireland Protocol and calls for the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill to progress rapidly through Commons stages. It argues the Protocol has harmed the economy, stability and constitutional position, and says…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Northern Ireland Protocol Bill progress through Commons Original release: Time to Remove the NI Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons: Government must restore NI's place in the United Kingdom
DUP Economy Minister Gordon Lyons welcomes Foreign Secretary Liz Truss's visit to Northern Ireland but urges the Government to act on the Northern Ireland Protocol, which he says has damaged the local economy and democratic arrangements. He says the DUP will judge Government action against its…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Foreign Secretary acknowledgement of Sea Border business difficulties Original release: Lyons: Government must restore NI's place in the United Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
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Prize for Protocol resolution is stable devolution
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says Boris Johnson must honour his commitments by restoring Northern Ireland's place in the UK Internal Market and replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol. He argues the Government's promised legislation must meet his seven tests, citing supermarket supply…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Government legislation to replace Northern Ireland Protocol and DUP seven tests Original release: Prize for Protocol resolution is stable devolution (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on parcels but more to do
DUP MLA David Brooks says the Government's announcement removing customs checks on consumer parcels is progress, though late, and that the system will go live on 1 May. He calls for further action to remove EU law and the Irish Sea border.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Government announcement removing customs checks on consumer parcels Original release: Progress on parcels but more to do (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)