Boris Johnson says plan to amend Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not a big deal’

The video discusses the challenges posed by the protocol in Northern Ireland, which creates trade barriers and affects the balance of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement. It highlights the need to address these barriers without disrupting North-South trade. The importance of the Good Friday Agreement and the necessity of a functioning government in Northern Ireland, especially in light of global economic pressures, are emphasized.

What is one of the main issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol?

• It enhances trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

• It creates unnecessary barriers on trade between east and west.

• It simplifies the customs process for Northern Ireland.

• It strengthens the Belfast Good Friday Agreement.

What is the current problem with the Stormont Assembly in Northern Ireland?

• It is operating under a new agreement.

• It is functioning smoothly without any issues.

• It is facing challenges due to the effects of the protocol.

• It has been dissolved permanently.

What is the suggested solution to the trade barriers caused by the protocol?

• To remove bureaucratic barriers without affecting north-south trade.

• To implement new economic sanctions on Northern Ireland.

• To increase trade barriers between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

• To dissolve the Belfast Good Friday Agreement.

What is the primary international obligation mentioned in the video?

• To enhance trade with the European Union.

• To maintain the Belfast Good Friday Agreement.

• To increase economic sanctions on Northern Ireland.

• To dissolve the Stormont Assembly.

Why is it important to have a government in Northern Ireland according to the video?

• To address global cost of living and energy price spikes.

• To implement new economic sanctions.

• To dissolve the Belfast Good Friday Agreement.

• To increase trade barriers with the Republic of Ireland.