Boris Johnson interview about the Northern Ireland Protocol

The transcript discusses the challenges and disruptions caused by the protocol's implementation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement. It highlights the need for community consent and balance in the protocol, and outlines measures to build confidence in East-West operations. The discussion also touches on the lawfulness of suspending full implementation and the dynamics of political meetings with different parties.

What has been a significant issue with the protocol's implementation?

• It has been fully implemented without any issues.

• It has been ignored by the DUP ministers.

• It has been suspended multiple times, causing disruptions.

• It has been widely accepted by all communities.

What is the primary goal of the protocol according to the speaker?

• To ensure economic growth.

• To guarantee the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement.

• To increase trade with the EU.

• To reduce taxes in Northern Ireland.

What is necessary for the protocol to be effective?

• A unanimous decision by the DUP.

• Support from the UK government alone.

• Approval from the EU only.

• Consent from both communities and East-West balance.

What measures are being taken to build confidence in the protocol?

• Seeking approval from the EU only.

• Ignoring the concerns of the communities.

• Taking lawful and technical measures.

• Implementing the protocol without changes.

Why was there no meeting with Sinn Féin according to the speaker?

• Sinn Féin was not interested in a meeting.

• The speaker was not available for a meeting.

• Michelle was otherwise engaged and not offered a proper meeting.

• The DUP opposed the meeting.