‘Decisive breakthrough’ on post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland says Sunak

The video discusses the announcement of the New Windsor Framework, a significant agreement between the UK and the EU aimed at ensuring smooth trade within the UK while protecting Northern Ireland's place in the Union. It highlights the historical context of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement and introduces the Stormont break, allowing Northern Ireland to have a say in EU goods laws. The agreement simplifies customs processes, removing the need for extensive paperwork and ensuring goods can move freely between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The framework is seen as a turning point, promoting stability and unity within the UK.

What is one of the key objectives of the New Windsor Framework?

• To establish a new currency for Northern Ireland

• To ensure smooth trade within the United Kingdom

• To increase tariffs on goods from the EU

• To create a separate government for Northern Ireland

How does the Green Lane benefit food retailers in Northern Ireland?

• By increasing the number of required certificates

• By providing tax incentives for local produce

• By allowing them to bypass customs checks

• By eliminating the need for multiple certificates per lorry

What concern does the Stormont break address for Northern Ireland?

• The establishment of a new trade route

• Changes in EU goods laws

• The introduction of new taxes

• The need for a new currency

What role does the UK Government have if the Stormont break is activated?

• To dissolve the Northern Ireland Assembly

• To veto changes to EU goods rules

• To implement new laws immediately

• To negotiate new trade deals

What broader impact does the Windsor Framework aim to achieve?

• To create a new political party

• To enhance stability and unity within the UK

• To increase the number of trade barriers

• To establish a new capital for Northern Ireland