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New polling: Strong majority in NI support Windsor Framework
Queens University Belfast has published new polling, which indicates a strong majority of voters in Northern Ireland support the Windsor Framework.
Windsor framework can begin “new, pragmatic” era to UK-EU relations
Hilary Benn MP, Co-convenor of the UK Trade and Business Commission, said:
“This agreement, for which our Commission has long advocated, shows what can be achieved by putting aside old disagreements and working in good faith to provide stability and certainty.
NI Protocol ruling: All sides must now show flexibility
Responding to the ruling made by the Supreme Court today that the Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, Hilary Benn MP, co-convenor of the UK Trade and Business Commission, said:
NI Protocol: Both sides showing flexibility needed for a deal
Responding to reports that the UK and EU have reached an agreement on the impasse on the Northern Ireland Protocol, Hilary Benn MP, Co-convenor of the UK Trade and Business Commission, said:
NI Election would deliver neither stability or support for businesses
Welcoming an announcement from the Northern Ireland Secretary that he will not call another Assembly election this year, Hilary Benn MP, Co-convener of the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission said,
Truss’ NI Protocol Bill has put US trade deal on ice
US Congressman and member of the influential Ways and Means Committee Brendan Boyle (Dem) has today slammed Liz Truss’ Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, claiming it would be a violation of international law opposed by the White house and both parties of Congress.
Truss on collision course with US over NI Protocol Bill says Congressman
US Congressman and member of the influential Ways and Means Committee Brendan Boyle (Dem) has today slammed Liz Truss’ Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, claiming it would be a violation of international law opposed by the White house and both parties of Congress.
Businesses unite against Truss’ law-breaking NI Protocol Bill
MPs have written to the Home Secretary calling for action to support struggling musicians and travel industry
Protocol-busting plan represents a breach of international agreement
Today the UK Government will unveil new legislation that will give Ministers the power to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Brexit and NI Protocol threats hurting UK-Japanese trade say experts
Brexit and threats from the UK Government to breach international agreements is hurting trade between the UK and Japan with the free trade agreement between the two countries, one of the first post-Brexit, having “almost no added value” experts have stated.
NI Protocol: Farcical government still asking how their plan will work
Responding to reports that the government will soon introduce new legislation to override the Northern Ireland Protocol, breaking the Brexit Deal they signed with the EU, Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat MP and member of the UK Trade and Business Commission said,
NI Protocol: Threats unhelpful to addressing existing issues
Responding to the government’s decision to table legislation to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland protocol, Hilary Benn MP, co-convenor of the UK Trade and Business Commission said:
Bury the hatchet: EU and UK face fresh calls to resolve NI Protocol issues in face of Russian aggression
The UK and EU are facing fresh calls to reduce divisions over the Northern Ireland Protocol in the face of greater common international challenges.
Cross-party commission to visit Northern Ireland as Prime Minister continues Protocol misinformation campaign
Members of the cross-party, cross-industry UK Trade and Business Commission will visit Northern Ireland on 3rd March to gather evidence from business leaders and port officials on trade under the Protocol.
NI Protocol crisis: Businesses leaders call for calm
Business leaders in Northern Ireland have called for stability amid the developing crisis over the Northern Ireland Protocol today.
Article 16 would leave NI an investment “backwater”, commission hears
A commission of MPs and business leaders have been warned that triggering Article 16 would turn Northern Ireland into a "backwater" of foreign direct investment, jeopardising businesses, harming consumers and discouraging people in Great Britain from trading with Northern Ireland.
UK must drop ideological approach and review new proposals on NI Protocol in good faith
Responding to the announcement that the EU will bring forward new proposals on the NI Protocol next week, Claire Hanna, South Belfast MP, who sits on the UK Trade and Business Commission said:
Groundhog day for struggling businesses - UK Trade and Business Commission response to NI Protocol announcement
Responding to the announcement from the UK Government that they are prepared to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland Protocol, Stephen Farry MP for North Down, who sits on the UK Trade and Business Commission said:
Roger Gale MP on EU trade dispute: UK must respect international law
Following the conclusion of today's talks between the EU and the UK on the Northern Ireland Protocol, Conservative MP Roger Gale, who tomorrow will chair a session of the UK Trade and Business Commission on the veterinary issues central to the dispute, said: