Liz Truss on plans to change parts of NI Protocol: Government 'has to act'

The transcript discusses the UK's decision to alter the Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the Brexit deal, due to trade and tax issues affecting Northern Ireland. The UK government claims to act within international law, aiming to restore the Belfast Good Friday Agreement and power-sharing. Despite EU and Irish opposition, the UK seeks negotiation but is prepared to legislate changes. Concerns about economic impacts and potential trade wars are raised, with the US closely monitoring the situation. The UK emphasizes the need for political stability and peace in Northern Ireland.

What is one of the main issues faced by Northern Ireland due to the protocol?

• Loss of political representation in the UK

• Trade diversion and inequality in tax benefits

• Lack of access to the EU single market

• Increased tariffs on goods from Great Britain

How does the UK government justify its actions regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol?

• By stating the EU has agreed to the changes

• By highlighting the economic benefits for the EU

• By emphasizing the support from the USA

• By claiming it is acting within international law

What is the EU's stance on the UK's changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol?

• They have not commented on the issue

• They fully support the changes

• They believe the UK is breaking international law

• They are indifferent to the changes

What is the UK's response to the criticism from the Irish leaders?

• They have not responded to the criticism

• They agree with the criticism

• They emphasize the need for negotiation

• They plan to abandon the protocol entirely

What concern do Northern Ireland manufacturers have about the new legislation?

• It will increase their access to the EU market

• It will have no impact on their business

• It will improve trade relations with the EU

• It will lead to a trade war with the EU

What reassurance does the UK government offer to Northern Ireland manufacturers?

• North-South trade will be protected

• The EU will accept all imports

• The protocol will be completely removed

• There will be no changes to the protocol

How has the USA reacted to the UK's actions on the Northern Ireland Protocol?

• They have imposed sanctions on the UK

• They have remained neutral

• They have expressed severe reservations

• They have fully supported the UK's actions