Doug Beattie blasts 'another manufactured crisis' on Northern Ireland protocol

The transcript discusses a crisis in Northern Ireland exacerbated by the pandemic, highlighting the instability and suffering it causes. It criticizes the lack of leadership in unionism and calls for change. The text emphasizes that changes to the protocol will result from negotiations, not political resignations, and warns of the consequences of political inaction.

What are the expected effects of the current crisis on the people of Northern Ireland?

How should politicians respond to the challenges faced by the people of Northern Ireland according to the speaker?

What does the speaker imply about the leadership within unionism?

What is the speaker's view on the potential changes to the protocol?

What consequences does the speaker foresee if there is no first minister in Northern Ireland?