Keir Starmer accuses PM of taking ‘wrecking ball’ to UK-Irish relations

UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Prime Minister of taking a "wrecking ball" to relationships with Ireland and the EU with his controversial plan to unilaterally scrap aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Subscribe              Jun 9, 2022           Good afternoon one and all, This is a look at what has happened in the news and what we have been working on since our last newsletter.   Also read:  * OPINION - Ben Habib: It is in unionist interests for Boris Johnson to depart as prime minister * LETTER - In my decades working as a doctor, I saw no sign of 'conversion therapy' * LETTER - Belfast was right to open a book of condolence for Shireen Abu Akleh, the journalist killed by Israelis for no reason * LETTER - Power sharing with Sinn Fein makes a mockery of democracy * EDITORIAL - On the basis of his own rhetoric, the prime minister must seek reform of the Northern Ireland Protocol   Thank you for receiving our email newsletter updates. If you haven't already subscribed we have a special offer for newsletter readers. Enter the code NL25 for a 25% discount off annual subscriptions.   https://www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions           Keir Starmer accuses PM of taking 'wrecking ball' to UK-Irish relations           UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Prime Minister of taking a "wrecking ball" to relationships with Ireland and the EU with his controversial plan to unilaterally scrap aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol.                 EU stance on NI Protocol has hardened, says Simon Coveney   The EU's stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol has "hardened" in the face of the UK threat to unilaterally scrap part of the arrangements, an Irish government minister has warned.           Ulster Covenant printing plate to go under the hammer   A 110-year-old printing plate inscribed with the words of the Ulster Covenant is going under the hammer.           Fuel prices: Fresh data tells public where cheapest petrol and diesel are to be found in Northern Ireland   Petrol and diesel prices in Northern Ireland have risen yet again, the NI Consumer Council has found.           Perception of Belfast is that it is a 'dirty and unclean' city as concerns grow over littering, fly-tipping, graffiti and rats   Belfast Council has been told the perception of the city is that it is "dirty and unclean."           Tensions flare in Cabinet over Northern Ireland Protocol legislation - reports   Tensions flared during a meeting of Cabinet yesterday over legislation to change the Northern Ireland Protocol, according to reports.           Tory rebellion warning if Northern Ireland Protocol legislation falls short   Boris Johnson has been warned he risks a Tory rebellion if new legislation fails to offer the "serious prospect" of restoring Stormont powersharing and the Good Friday Agreement.                 View more news

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