Blair Sees Problem of Trust in Northern Ireland Protocol

The video discusses the controversy surrounding Northern Ireland post-Brexit, focusing on the challenges posed by the Good Friday Agreement and the Northern Ireland Protocol. It highlights the importance of maintaining an open border between North and South Ireland and the potential complications for US-UK relations. The discussion also covers practical solutions and the need for trust and goodwill between the UK and the EU to resolve these issues.

What was a key concern for President Biden regarding Northern Ireland?

• The climate change policies

• The trade relations with China

• The economic impact on the UK

• The Good Friday Agreement

What was the main issue with the Northern Ireland border post-Brexit?

• It became a hard border of the EU

• It was no longer part of the UK

• It became a tourist attraction

• It allowed free trade with the US

How did the Northern Ireland protocol aim to address the border issue?

• By removing all trade barriers

• By keeping Northern Ireland aligned with the EU market

• By integrating Northern Ireland with Scotland

• By making Northern Ireland part of the US

What is a significant barrier to resolving the Northern Ireland issue?

• Lack of financial resources

• Trust and goodwill between the UK and the EU

• Insufficient political leadership

• Public opposition in Northern Ireland

What is necessary to solve the practical problems of the Northern Ireland protocol?

• Practical solutions and goodwill

• Complete alignment with US policies

• More flexibility from the US

• Increased military presence