Foster urges ‘permanent solutions, not sticking plasters’ for NI Protocol issues

The transcript discusses a petition that gained significant support and is set to be debated in the House of Commons. It highlights the Unionist community's concerns about the interpretation of the Belfast Agreement by various governments. The transcript references an article by Peter Robinson, emphasizing the misuse of the Agreement and the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic. It stresses the urgency of addressing protocol issues, with a call for the UK government to act swiftly to protect the rights of Northern Ireland citizens.

What was the main reason for the petition gaining over 100,000 signatures so quickly?

• A celebrity endorsement

• Strong feelings across the UK about the Belfast Agreement

• A new government policy

• A social media campaign

Who highlighted the misuse of the Belfast Agreement in a recent article?

• The Prime Minister

• A local journalist

• A European Union official

• Peter Robinson

What are the three parts of the Belfast Agreement mentioned in the transcript?

• Cultural, Economic, Political

• Internal, North-South, East-West

• Political, Economic, Social

• Local, National, International

What is the main concern regarding the protocol as discussed in the third section?

• It is improving international relations

• It is creating challenges that need urgent attention

• It is leading to political stability

• It is causing economic growth

What is the expected action from the Prime Minister concerning the protocol issues?

• To ignore the concerns

• To protect the citizens of the United Kingdom

• To delay any decision

• To consult with the European Union