Speech by Arlene Foster MLA on the Irish backstop and what she wants from the new Prime Minister, Part One.

The speaker returns to Policy Exchange, sharing a panel with Lord Adonis, highlighting their agreement on topics like grammar schools and railways. The main focus is on the backstop, challenging the notion that it is required by the Belfast Agreement. The speaker argues that the backstop contradicts the principle of consent central to the Belfast Agreement, and emphasizes the importance of a paper by Lord Bute and Rare in clarifying this issue.

What does the speaker highlight as a significant step forward in political discourse?

• Collaboration with Lord Adonis on grammar schools and railways

• Formation of a new political party

• Agreement on climate change policies

• Introduction of new economic policies

What is the main topic introduced by the speaker regarding the backstop?

• The environmental consequences of the backstop

• The legal implications of the backstop

• The false claim that the backstop is required by the Belfast Agreement

• The economic impact of the backstop

According to the speaker, what is the greatest falsehood in politics today?

• The effectiveness of new tax reforms

• The necessity of the backstop for the Belfast Agreement

• The impact of international trade agreements

• The success of recent healthcare policies

How does the speaker view the backstop in relation to the Belfast Agreement?

• As a necessary component

• As a supportive measure

• As contrary to the principle of consent

• As irrelevant to the agreement

What role does the paper by Lord Bute play according to the speaker?

• It supports the need for the backstop

• It clarifies the misconceptions about the backstop

• It introduces new economic policies

• It discusses environmental issues