Eurosceptic Tories warn Rishi Sunak about new Brexit deal
Euroskeptic senior Conservative MPs reject Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, saying its key pillars are ‘virtually useless’ and EU law remains in force in the region He said the concerns had not been addressed.
The Windsor Framework announced by snack European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has eased friction caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol, a post-Brexit regional trade deal that soured EU-British relations and paralyzed regional politics last month. It was intended to
On Wednesday, MPs will be able to vote on a key element of the deal, the so-called ‘Stormont brake’, a mechanism by which members of Northern Ireland’s parliament can challenge the application of new EU rules.
The new agreement also included measures to reduce trade friction between the UK and Northern Ireland, such as a ‘green’ lane system for goods that are not at risk of being sent to the EU.
But trade union activists and Brexit supporters say the Windsor framework is not enough to deal with the amount of EU law that applies in the region.
Marc François, chairman of a European study group made up of the backbench of eurosceptic Tory lawmakers, said Tuesday that its “star chamber” was scrutinizing the deal and that there were still many concerns. suggested.
He declined to confirm how many of its members would vote against it, and said parliamentarians would convene again within the next 24 hours to make a final verdict.
“The main findings of the Star Chamber are: that EU law is still supreme in Northern Ireland. is not the green lane,” he told reporters.
“Stormont’s brakes are practically useless and the framework itself has no exit other than through a very complicated legal process.”
However, Downing Street defended the measure. A spokesperson for the prime minister said: “The brakes will address democratic deficiencies and provide clear democratic protections for the people of Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton Harris argued that the framework represented a “significant turning point for Northern Ireland”, saying that it “was not perfect” but would provide “major improvements” for the region. added that it indicated
Heaton Harris also claimed that there was “a lot of speculation” about what the Stormont brakes would actually do, adding that it was important to implement it “sooner or later.”
A government minister predicted that the ERG, which has been weakened since the Brexit battle intensified during the tenure of former prime minister Theresa May, was likely to be “split” in a final verdict.
The ERG announcement said the Democratic Unionist Party, the largest pro-British faction in Northern Ireland, vote against a dealSince May last year, it has boycotted the region’s parliament and power-sharing officials in Stormont to pressure London to comply with its demands.
The DUP said the Sunak deal would not be sufficient to protect Northern Ireland’s position within the UK or its ability to trade with the UK.
Opposition from the ERG and DUP will not prevent the bill from passing, as the opposition Labor Party has pledged its support. But the DUP’s stance complicates the prospects of a quick return to Stormont and is a symbolic blow to the prime minister.
DUP leader Sir Geoffrey Donaldson, seen as a moderate and committed democrat in the party, said: “This is not a question of weakening or hardening, but about getting Northern Ireland’s future right.” said.
“Our aim is to restore decentralization with a strong foundation so that we can ensure stability for the next generation. It will not help Ireland move forward,” he said.
On Tuesday, 27 EU Member States unanimously agreed to the proposed changes to the main protocol.
Sweden’s rotating EU presidency, European Union Minister Jessica Rothwall, said the decision opened a “new chapter” in her relationship with Britain. “In times of crisis … it is imperative that the EU and the UK can work together as allies,” she said.
Additional reporting by Andy Bounds in Brussels
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Euroskeptic senior Conservative MPs reject Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, saying its key pillars are ‘virtually useless’ and EU law remains in force in the region He said the concerns had not been addressed.The Windsor Framework announced by snack European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has eased friction caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol, a post-Brexit regional trade deal that soured EU-British relations and paralyzed regional politics last month. It was intended toOn Wednesday, MPs will be able to vote on a key element of the deal, the so-called ‘Stormont brake’, a mechanism by which members of Northern Ireland’s parliament can challenge the application of new EU rules.The new agreement also included measures to reduce trade friction between the UK and Northern Ireland, such as a ‘green’ lane system for goods that are not at risk of being sent to the EU.But trade union activists and Brexit supporters say the Windsor framework is not enough to deal with the amount of EU law that applies in the region.Marc François, chairman of a European study group made up of the backbench of eurosceptic Tory lawmakers, said Tuesday that its “star chamber” was scrutinizing the deal and that there were still many concerns. suggested.He declined to confirm how many of its members would vote against it, and said parliamentarians would convene again within the next 24 hours to make a final verdict. “The main findings of the Star Chamber are: that EU law is still supreme in Northern Ireland. is not the green lane,” he told reporters. “Stormont’s brakes are practically useless and the framework itself has no exit other than through a very complicated legal process.”However, Downing Street defended the measure. A spokesperson for the prime minister said: “The brakes will address democratic deficiencies and provide clear democratic protections for the people of Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton Harris argued that the framework represented a “significant turning point for Northern Ireland”, saying that it “was not perfect” but would provide “major improvements” for the region. added that it indicatedHeaton Harris also claimed that there was “a lot of speculation” about what the Stormont brakes would actually do, adding that it was important to implement it “sooner or later.”A government minister predicted that the ERG, which has been weakened since the Brexit battle intensified during the tenure of former prime minister Theresa May, was likely to be “split” in a final verdict. The ERG announcement said the Democratic Unionist Party, the largest pro-British faction in Northern Ireland, vote against a dealSince May last year, it has boycotted the region’s parliament and power-sharing officials in Stormont to pressure London to comply with its demands.The DUP said the Sunak deal would not be sufficient to protect Northern Ireland’s position within the UK or its ability to trade with the UK.Opposition from the ERG and DUP will not prevent the bill from passing, as the opposition Labor Party has pledged its support. But the DUP’s stance complicates the prospects of a quick return to Stormont and is a symbolic blow to the prime minister.DUP leader Sir Geoffrey Donaldson, seen as a moderate and committed democrat in the party, said: “This is not a question of weakening or hardening, but about getting Northern Ireland’s future right.” said.“Our aim is to restore decentralization with a strong foundation so that we can ensure stability for the next generation. It will not help Ireland move forward,” he said. On Tuesday, 27 EU Member States unanimously agreed to the proposed changes to the main protocol. Sweden’s rotating EU presidency, European Union Minister Jessica Rothwall, said the decision opened a “new chapter” in her relationship with Britain. “In times of crisis … it is imperative that the EU and the UK can work together as allies,” she said. Additional reporting by Andy Bounds in Brussels
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