Border communities group fear the implications of Truss leadership
The Border Communities against Brexit has expressed concern over speculation that the Tory Leadership candidate Liz Truss will trigger article 16 is she elected as the next Prime Minister. The Border group have accused the UK Government of refusing to hold any talks with the EU on the…
Failure to check goods entering into the North could be breaking international Law
The failure to Check goods travelling from Britain into Northern Ireland is breaking international laws and will sour future talks on the Protocol between the EU and the UK. That’s according to a representative for the Border Communities against Brexit Group. The UK government said it wouldn’t intervene…
Border Community Group confident that Truss will be balanced in Brexit negotiations
Britain’s foreign secretary will speak to the European Commission Vice President about post-Brexit difficulties between Britain and Northern Ireland later. It’ll be the first time Liz Truss will lead negotiations following the resignation of Brexit minister David Frost on Sunday. Ahead of talks, Truss says she wants…
Border demonstrations to take place on Saturday
The Border Communities Against Brexit Group has announced a series of demonstrations along the border to oppose the threat by the British Government to trigger Article 16. Five demonstrations will take place at various points along the border, on Saturday next at 3pm. Events will be staged at Belcoo/Blacklion and…
Potential triggering of Article 16 an ‘unbelievable turn of events’
Reports that the British Government could trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol has been described as an ‘unbelievable turn of events’. Border Communities Against Brexit spokesperson, Damian McGenity, says activating the article will lead to serious repercussions for people living in the north west and border counties. He…
2022 Trade War likely between UK and EU
A representative from the Border communities against Brexit has warned that if the European Court of justice is removed from having an overseeing role on the Brexit agreement then a trade war could take place between the EU and the UK. The former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern has also signaled…
Uk’s Brexit solo run erodes trust with Europe
The European Commission is expected to take legal action against the United Kingdom in the days ahead over its unilateral move on implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol. The EU and UK were in negotiations in recent weeks through the Joint Committee, which implements the Withdrawal Agreement, about a possible…