Sunak’s New Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Explained

The video discusses the Northern Ireland Protocol, a key part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, and its controversial reception. Initially seen as a solution to the Brexit trilemma, it faced criticism for creating a border in the Irish Sea and involving the European Court of Justice. Despite renegotiation attempts, the protocol remained contentious. Rishi Sunak's government proposed a new deal with red and green lanes to address trade checks, but political opposition persists. The video explores potential outcomes, including Sunak's options to either appease Brexiteers or push the deal through with Labour support.

What was the initial reaction of Brexiteers to the Northern Ireland Protocol?

• They decided they didn't like it.

• They were unaware of it.

• They fully supported it.

• They were indifferent.

What was one of the main criticisms of the Northern Ireland Protocol by its opponents?

• It was too lenient on customs checks.

• It was too favorable to the DUP.

• It involved too many checks, undermining the Union.

• It completely ignored the European Court of Justice.

What is the significance of the European Court of Justice in the context of the Northern Ireland Protocol?

• It has no role in the protocol.

• It acts as an adjudicator for EU rules in Northern Ireland.

• It is responsible for trade negotiations.

• It supports the DUP's stance.

What was the purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill introduced by Liz Truss?

• To strengthen the protocol's regulations.

• To unilaterally rewrite the international treaty.

• To abolish the protocol entirely.

• To increase the role of the European Court of Justice.

What are the 'red and green lanes' proposed in the new deal?

• They are new political parties.

• They are trade routes for goods.

• They are lanes for traffic management.

• They are color-coded lanes for customs checks.

What is the main concern of the DUP regarding the new deal?

• The number of checks on goods.

• The involvement of the UK government.

• The role of the European Court of Justice.

• The lack of support from Sinn Fein.

What is one potential path forward for Rishi Sunak regarding the protocol deal?

• To ignore the European Union's stance.

• To abandon the deal and appease Brexiteers.

• To rely on Labour votes to pass the deal.

• To increase the number of checks.