Arlene Foster – Northern Ireland Protocol is not going to work

The transcript discusses the challenges and political opposition related to the protocol in Northern Ireland, emphasizing the need for consensus and the impact on relationships. It highlights the complexities arising from the decision to leave the EU and the importance of managing these issues through the Withdrawal Agreement. The discussion also touches on the efforts by the British Government and the EU Commission to address these challenges and minimize disruption to businesses.

What is the main concern of Unionist politicians regarding the Protocol?

• It increases trade with the EU.

• It disrupts the balance of relationships in Northern Ireland.

• It enhances the East-West Dimension.

• It supports the decision to leave the EU.

What is identified as the root cause of the complexities and difficulties in trading arrangements?

• The attitude of sticking heads in the sand.

• The decision to leave the EU.

• The lack of consensus in Northern Ireland.

• The East-West Dimension.

What is the purpose of the arrangements agreed in the Withdrawal Agreement?

• To disrupt North-South relations.

• To enhance trade with the EU.

• To increase political engagement.

• To manage the protocol issue.

What is the desired outcome of the ongoing work between the British Government and the EU Commission?

• To increase disruption in trade.

• To stop Brexit negotiations.

• To enhance the East-West Dimension.

• To ensure businesses can operate freely.

How does the Protocol help in the context of Brexit?

• It increases disruption.

• It mitigates against disruption.

• It enhances the decision to leave the EU.

• It stops all trade.