Positive progress on Northern Ireland

We really need a reset on relations with the EU in terms of co-operation to sort out the trade position in respect of Ireland - I share the concerns of the government and many Businesses and people in Northern Ireland that the Northern Ireland protocol is not working as it was intended, but we cannot afford a trade war with the EU.

So I very much welcome the EU’s adoption of Britain's new peace and reconciliation programme for Northern Ireland and Ireland a programme in which the UK government has shown positive leadership in challenging times for Northern Ireland.

  • The UK government are continuing to promote peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, address the legacy of the Troubles and work toward the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Executive at Stormont.
  • That is why everyone should welcome the news yesterday that the EU have adopted the PEACE PLUS programme, which the UK is majority funding with £730 million, supporting the levelling up of Northern Ireland’s economy as well as fostering cross-border collaboration.
  • Peace and reconciliation must be central to everything we do in Northern Ireland, and we must continue to build cross-border communities, address the legacy of the Troubles and work to re-establish executive government at Stormont.

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