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Foster describes move to trigger Article 16 of Northern Ireland Protocol as ‘act of hostility’

| UPDATED: 19:26, Sat, Jan 30, 2021 Link copied Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. It came as Brussels withdrew its plan to control vaccine exports to Northern Ireland. On Friday, Brussels had initially invoked Article 16 of the Northern Irela...

A political row erupted after the EU moved to use the protocol to stop the unimpeded flow of vaccines from the bloc into Northern Ireland. The European Union has since backed down on its move to override part of the Brexit deal on Northern Ireland - but what is Article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol? Here's what you need to know. What is Article 16 NI protocol? Under Brexit’s Northern Ireland protocol, all products are normally permitted to be exported from the EU to Northern Ireland without checks. The protocol was negotiated at the 11th hour as a solution to the Iris...

Big debate on quarantine and controls ahead here as international rules tighten quickly

| UPDATED: 15:59, Wed, Jan 13, 2021 Link copied Brexit: Redwood says there’s ‘no way’ UK will disrupt Irish border Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The Prime Minister found a solution to the ongoing concerns over the Irish bor...