Do not go over the heads of unionists with EU deal, says Paul Givan

The transcript discusses ongoing negotiations between the UK and EU, focusing on the need for a constructive outcome that Unionists can support. It highlights the importance of getting the Northern Ireland assembly up and running, emphasizing that both nationalists and unionists need to find common ground. The UK government's previous mistake with the Protocol is noted, and the necessity of an agreement that the DUP and broader unionism can accept is stressed. The transcript also touches on the government's unfulfilled commitments and the readiness to re-enter institutions if a suitable deal is reached.

What is the primary focus of the negotiations discussed in the first section?

• To prioritize the interests of the European Union

• To speculate on hypothetical outcomes

• To delay the assembly's formation

• To ensure a deal that both nationalists and unionists can agree upon

What mistake did the UK government make according to the second section?

• They delayed the negotiations unnecessarily

• They ignored the European Union's advice

• They focused too much on nationalist interests

• They signed the Protocol without considering Unionists

Why is it important for the DUP to support the agreements?

• Because they have the final say in negotiations

• Because they represent the European Union

• Because they have the majority in the assembly

• Because their support is crucial for the institutions to operate effectively

What is the current focus of the UK and EU according to the final section?

• To ignore the previous commitments

• To resolve the issues that led to the collapse of institutions

• To prioritize economic agreements

• To delay the negotiations further

What is the DUP's stance on re-entering the institutions?

• They have no interest in the current negotiations

• They are unwilling to re-enter under any circumstances

• They are ready to re-enter if a suitable deal is reached

• They will only re-enter if the EU agrees