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The Guardian - UK
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Lisa O'Carroll in Dublin

Starmer faces first major Brexit test as unionists request Stormont brake

Stormont European Union Northern Ireland Brexit DUP Hilary Benn ​​Rishi Sunak Sir Keir Starmer United Kingdom European Commission
Keir Starmer stands on steps in front of the parliament buildings at Stormont, Belfast, July 2024. He is clutching a red folder. JULY 8: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer outside Parliament Buildings at Stormont, Belfast, following a meeting with party leaders, during his tour of the UK following Labour's victory in the 2024 General Election on July 8, 2024 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The newly elected Prime Minister arrived in Belfast from Edinburgh, where he met with Northern Ireland's leaders. As part of a four-nation tour, he will then head to Wales before returning to England. (Photo by Liam McBurney - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Keir Starmer and the UK government are now invited to veto a EU law which applies in Northern Ireland. Photograph: Liam McBurney/WPA/Getty Images

Keir Starmer is facing his first major test over Brexit after unionists in Northern Ireland decided to pull what is known as the Stormont brake on EU laws due to apply in the region.

Unionist parties and independents decided to come together to exercise their right to object to an update in EU legislation that would apply to labelling on chemicals. By pulling the brake, they invite the UK government to veto a EU law applying in Northern Ireland.

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