The DUP has been blocking powersharing in protest at the internal UK trade barriers created by Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris walks on stage during the Conservative Party annual conference at Manchester Central
Goods coming into the region which are travelling to the Republic of Ireland or elsewhere in the EU will use the conceptual “red lane”, which includes customs declarations and some checks. He said the Government agreed the Windsor Framework with the European Union after recognising flaws with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
“But let us also remind ourselves of the fundamental truth – the vast majority of Northern Ireland’s economic life is dependent on its connection with the rest of the United Kingdom and that reality will not change.Mr Heaton-Harris told the Conservative conference that he has been working to get politicians back to Stormont and that there is “scope” to deal with unionist concerns.
In his speech, he hailed businesses such as the Harland and Wolff shipbuilding yard, Hinch Distillery, O’Neills sportswear and the Game Of Thrones Studios.He said he was also “actively exploring” a new ferry route between Larne and Liverpool.
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