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“It’s about whether we have some kind of partnership that allows frictionless trade at our borders and recognises that there is a very difficult situation in Northern Ireland.”
“We also welcome the fact that she renewed her commitment to the agreement before Christmas between the UK and the EU.”
“We need to resolve the tensions between some of our key objectives…but there are some tensions in the EU’s position too – and some hard facts for them to face as well.”
The Belfast Agreement does not mandate the British Government to prioritise a ‘soft’ border over Ulster’s ties to the United Kingdom.
The Government was very clear about what it agreed to on Northern Ireland last year, and the EU’s proposals are not compatible with it.
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“Yes we’re going to get Brexit right and deliver a good Brexit deal for them, but we’re also building the homes the country needs so that people can own their own home.”
May sounded unusually confident, but Johnson scuttled out of the Chamber.
“This would mean a very big change to the EU Withdrawal Bill that is before Parliament and a significant step forward in these negotiations.”
That means commissioning physical and digital infrastructure and recruiting necessary personnel. It also means offering tangible reassurance to business.