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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

New Northern Ireland Brexit trade rules approved paving way for power sharing

The UK government's latest post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade arrangements have been approved by MPs, paving the way for power-sharing to restart at Stormont.
The changes could see Stormont back up and running as soon as Saturday, with Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill potentially becoming the first nationalist politician to hold the role of first minister. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

The Guardian view on customs borders: Northern Ireland deal highlights broken Brexit promises | Editorial

Brexit was meant to be a one-off event but has turned into an ongoing process
The proposed changes to Northern Ireland's trading arrangements and the health certification for EU food imports illustrate the perpetual nature of Brexit [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

Minister brushes off Brexit checks as price you pay for being sovereign state again'

Health Minister Dame Andrea Leadsom dismisses concerns of UK small business owners regarding increased costs at the UK/EU border as a consequence of Brexit.
Leadsom suggests that businesses could adapt to the changing environment by considering changing their trading arrangements with the EU or seeking opportunities elsewhere. [ more ]
morebrexit
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

DUP mulls ending of power-sharing boycott in Northern Ireland

The Democratic Unionist Party will consider ending its boycott of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will present UK government proposals to address unionist concerns over post-Brexit trade arrangements. [ more ]
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