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Northern Ireland Protocol: The big questions answered amid tensions over post-Brexit deal

The Government has complained that the way it is being implemented is imposing a huge burden on businesses

Belfast Live · May 12, 2022

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol and why is it controversial?

The post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland continue to cause tensions between the UK and the EU.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Northern Ireland protocol: UK and EU to hold crunch talks as deal hangs in the balance

On Wednesday, the Prime Minister said the Good Friday Agreement was more important than the Northern Ireland Protocol

Belfast Live · May 12, 2022

First sitting of new Northern Ireland Assembly: What is expected to happen as MLAs meet

MLAs will hold their first formal sitting at Stormont on Friday

Belfast Live · May 11, 2022

'Unacceptable' for DUP to consider blocking Speaker election - Sinn Fein

The DUP is refusing to return to the power-sharing Executive until its issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol are resolved

Irish Mirror · May 11, 2022

‘Unacceptable’ for DUP to consider blocking Speaker election – Sinn Fein

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said on Wednesday that his party has yet to make a decision on whether to vote to elect a new Speaker.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

No guarantee DUP will elect new Speaker – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The DUP leader has left open the possibility that the party will block the election of a Speaker when the Stormont Assembly meets on Friday.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

DUP leader refuses to commit to election of Assembly speaker

‘Unacceptable’ for DUP to consider blocking Speaker election, says Sinn Fein

Belfast Live · May 11, 2022

EU proposals on Northern Ireland Protocol would ‘take us backwards’, Liz Truss claims

Foreign secretary says UK ‘will not shy away from taking action’ after EU Commissioner asks for ‘determination and creativity’ to resolve dispute

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Jeffrey Donaldson to stay in Westminster despite winning seat at Assembly elections

There had been uncertainty over whether he would take up his position as an MLA or remain at Westminster.

Belfast Live · May 10, 2022