Varadkar: UK would be required to engage with EU over Windsor Framework issues

The transcript discusses the British Government's legislation and its commitment to consulting with Northern Ireland's main parties and the Irish Government. It explains the Storm Break as a red flag mechanism allowing assembly members to raise issues, which are then resolved between the EU and the UK, potentially leading to international arbitration. The UK can also introduce its own internal legislation, with consultation from relevant parties.

What is the British Government's commitment regarding the introduction of new legislation?

• To consult only with the EU

• To consult with the main parties in Northern Ireland and the Irish Government

• To consult with the public through a referendum

• To implement the legislation without any consultation

What is the purpose of the Stormont Break mechanism?

• To allow the UK to bypass EU regulations

• To provide financial aid to Northern Ireland

• To enable assembly members to raise issues for resolution

• To enforce EU laws in Northern Ireland

How are unresolved issues between the EU and the UK handled?

• They are ignored

• They are resolved through international binding arbitration

• They are resolved by the UK alone

• They are resolved by the EU alone

What can the UK do in addition to the agreed legal text with the EU?

• Implement EU laws without changes

• Consult only with the EU

• Ignore the legal text

• Introduce its own internal legislation

Who must the UK consult with before introducing its own internal legislation?

• Only the EU

• The main parties in Northern Ireland

• The general public

• No one