09Sep 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani
Lib Dems condemn Government for “destroying” UK reputation on world stage

Lib Dems condemn Government for “destroying” UK reputation on world stage

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Responding to comments from the Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis that the proposed Northern Ireland customs rules legislation will “break international law”, Liberal Democrat Northern Ireland Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:  “The UK Government should focus on making laws, not breaking laws. But the Northern Ireland Secretary's admission that the Conservative Government stands ready to break international law shows just how far we have fallen under Boris Johnson. “His Government are tearing up the UK's proud history of promoting the rule of law and in the process destroying our reputation on the world stage. It is unforgivable. "The Liberal Democrats unequivocally condemn this reckless approach."
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03Jun 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Government must extend transition given NI Assembly vote

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Responding to news that the Northern Ireland Assembly has passed a motion calling for an extension to the Brexit transition period given the COVID-19 crisis, Liberal Democrat Brexit and Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said: “The Conservatives' proposed Brexit will have a profound impact on the people and businesses of Northern Ireland. “At a time when the economy and society is already under huge amounts of pressure, it would be reckless for the government to pursue a situation where the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal. “The NI Assembly's vote is a clear indication that Boris Johnson must rethink and do the right thing for those across the UK. “Not enough progress has been made on negotiations and we are now dangerously close to the extension deadline. Liberal Democrats will…
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21May 2020 by Sam Al-Hamdani

Government has no answers for Brexit border issues for Northern Ireland

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Responding to the publication of the Northern Ireland Protocol, in which the Government has admitted as part of their Brexit plans there will be new checks on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Northern Ireland, Wendy Chamberlain, said: “While Gove has now admitted there will be checks on animals and food going from Britain to Northern Ireland as a result of Brexit, there is still significant detail lacking in these documents. Many key questions are still lacking answers, including those on crucial detail such as the added costs and bureaucracy for Northern Irish importers. “These plans are too little, too late. The Government are still yet to come up with any concrete solutions to the many issues thrown up by Boris Johnson’s ideological Brexit…
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