James Cleverly denies Sinn Fein was excluded from meetings

The speaker met with Northern Ireland representatives to discuss concerns about the protocol's impact on people and businesses. They emphasized the importance of protecting effective protocol elements while addressing issues. The speaker also highlighted the need for unfettered trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. The discussion included the significance of the Stormont power-sharing executive and the need for emergency legislation to ensure essential services. The speaker plans to continue negotiations with the European Commission to resolve raised issues.

What was the main purpose of the meeting discussed in the first section?

• To announce new legislation

• To meet with elected representatives of Northern Ireland

• To finalize a trade agreement

• To discuss environmental policies

Which key element of the protocol is emphasized for protection in the second section?

• Tourism development

• Free flow of trade across borders

• Cultural exchange programs

• Military cooperation

What is the speaker's plan regarding future meetings with Irish politicians?

• To cancel all future meetings

• To meet them in the near future

• To hold virtual meetings only

• To delegate meetings to a junior official

What is the significance of the power-sharing executive mentioned in the third section?

• It is a sports event

• It is a cultural festival

• It is a new trade policy

• It is a part of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement

What ongoing action is the speaker involved in, as mentioned in the third section?

• Developing a tourism strategy

• Planning a new trade route

• Organizing a cultural festival

• Negotiating with the European Commission