Suspension of Northern Ireland Protocol ‘not inevitable’, Brandon Lewis insists

The transcript discusses the legal position regarding Article 16, emphasizing the desire to reach an agreement with the EU rather than triggering it. It highlights the importance of stability and certainty for businesses and consumers. The speaker mentions a command paper aimed at solving underlying issues and critiques the EU's proposals for not adequately addressing problems. Speculation about the suspension of the TCA is noted, but the focus remains on productive negotiations to benefit Northern Ireland.

What is the legal position regarding the conditions that have been met?

What is the preferred outcome of the discussions with the EU?

What are the concerns regarding the EU proposals?

What does the speaker believe about triggering Article 16?

How does the speaker describe the ideal flow of goods from GB to Northern Ireland?