Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt talk at hustings in Belfast

The transcript discusses the issues surrounding the EU backstop, which traps the UK in EU customs tariffs, conflicting with the Brexit goal of sovereignty. It suggests a technology-led solution to avoid border infrastructure in Ireland. The speaker rejects the choice between EU law submission and losing control over Northern Ireland, advocating for the UK to exit the EU entirely and find solutions for a frictionless border. Michel Barnier and others have indicated that such solutions exist and would not impose a hard border.

What is the fundamental issue with the backstop as discussed in the text?

What solution does the speaker propose for the issues surrounding the backstop?

How does the speaker view the role of technology in resolving the backstop issue?

Why is the backstop considered unacceptable by the speaker?

What does the speaker believe should be the outcome for the UK in relation to the EU?