Mr Sunak and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will meet the politicians near Belfast amid growing speculation over a deal within days on the post-Brexit trading arrangement. A number 10 spokeswoman confirmed the Prime Minister will meet Northern Ireland parties as part of the “engagement process”. Mr Martin said he believed the UK Government wanted a consultation with the Northern Ireland parties on the negotiations. The Protocol won’t be fixed by displaying green and red signs and pretending the ECJ hasn’t got supreme jurisdiction in Northern Ireland when it manifestly has. Anything less won’t work.”

Source: The Herald February 17, 2023 00:14 UTC