Ben Lowry: Even if Article 16 is not triggered London knows that the Northern Ireland Protocol is a huge problem

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Subscribe              I N S I D E R           Apr 9, 2022             Ben Lowry Editor   Well, all my messages in this mail, waxing lyrical about the seasons and weather, turned out to be justified!   It was the sunniest March since records began, but it won't be so good over Easter https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/weather/more-mild-weather-in-northern-ireland-this-weekend-after-record-march-sunshine-3647844   With the election now less than four weeks away, the protocol still dominates the conversation within unionism. Last night's rally was in Lurgan https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/united-stance-against-protocol-has-unwavering-support-from-voters-dup-leader-tells-lurgan-rally-3647821   This weekend is the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Exchange bomb. Adam Kula reports on the human cost of that terror attack https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/baltic-exchange-bomb-portrait-of-a-family-devastated-by-ira-bloodbath-that-claimed-three-lives-and-caused-untold-misery-to-many-more-3647655   Meanwhile, war in Ukraine has led to soaring energy and feed prices that are putting the cost of production through the roof. President Victor Chestnutt says it has lett poultry producers across Northern Irelandon edge https://www.newsletter.co.uk/country-and-farming/russia-ukraine-war-ufu-warns-price-for-chicken-and-eggs-will-have-to-increase-as-feed-and-energy-costs-soar-3647515   In sport, Jonathan Rea hopes to capitalise on his recent hot form at Motorland Aragon as the 2022 World Superbike Championship gets under way on Saturday in Spain. https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motorcycling/jonathan-rea-primed-for-world-superbike-title-bid-as-new-season-begins-in-spain-3647607   And Cliftonville boss Paddy McLaughlin was left disappointed as his side's dream of ending their long wait for Irish Cup success came to an end at the hands of Crusaders on Friday https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/football/northern-ireland/paddy-mclaughlin-left-to-rue-crucial-offside-call-as-cup-dream-ends-3639314   As ever there is so much more: for example the front page of our bumper Weekend News Letter and Farming Life has a picture of golfer Rory McIlroy, who thinks his Master's dream is still possible             Ben Lowry: Even if Art 16 isn't triggered UK knows protocol is a huge problem   Read more +     Lurgan Anti Protocol Rally: In Pictures - 'Unwavering support' for unionist leaders opposing protocol says Donaldson   Read more +           Rumours of Article 16 move to suspend NI Protocol are credible says Lord Empey                     Read more +           Right Here, Right Now! Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim has a global reputation as an international DJ, musician and record producer - get to know everything about the legendary man, from his most renowned shows to what makes him tick, in a new documentary on the News letter this weekend                           Subscribe today             Full access   Subscribe for unlimited access to all our articles, 70% fewer ads, daily puzzles and our desktop & mobile app. Your first month free . Cancel anytime.     Find out more     Gift access   Give someone a subscription for a year's unlimited access to all our articles, 70% fewer ads, daily puzzles and our desktop and mobile app. From just £94.90 for 12 months.    Find out more

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