Unionist and nationalist politicians in Northern Ireland offered polarised responses to the European Union’s draft proposal for a post-Brexit “common regulatory area” on the island of Ireland. Ms Foster welcomed Ms May’s commitment that the British government would not permit a border in the Irish Sea. “Northern Ireland must have unfettered access to GB market,” Ms Foster said. These proposals are tantamount to annexing Northern Ireland economically and politically away from the rest of the United Kingdom,” he added. Traditional Unionist Voice leader Jim Allister said the “EU’s attempt to annex Northern Ireland needs actions, not words” from Ms May.

Source: The Irish Times February 28, 2018 19:31 UTC