https://www.theguardian.com/politics...r-irish-border
DUP torpedos UK-EU Agreement over Irish border
Setback for PM’s hopes of agreeing deal to move to next phase of talks as Unionists refuse to back Irish border plan
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"Northern Ireland must leave the EU on the same terms as the rest of the UK, we will not accept any form of regulatory divergence," says @DUPleader pic.twitter.com/HC2xcEId4p
— BrexitCentral (@BrexitCentral) December 4, 2017Quote:
Originally Posted by Guardian
The Times reporting that Tory Brexiteers will launch a no confidence vote in Mrs May this side of Christmas if she attempts to go too far on Northern Ireland.
— TSE (@TSEofPB) December 4, 2017Well done the DUP. I said them having the government on a leash after the election would prevent any backsliding.This is good, but I don’t see how Parliament can “veto” no deal. No deal is the only thing that can’t be stopped: happens automatically on 30 March 2019 00:00 CET. https://t.co/EDwjankchM
— Stephen Bush (@stephenkb) December 4, 2017
"Regulatory alignment" between the EU and Northern Ireland aka copying EU law is unacceptable, meaning there would then have to be customs checks between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom. In other words, making it a 'vassal' of the European Union. Unacceptable in ANY circumstances, Ulster is as British as Surrey is.
The Irish Republic and EU should be told to go and do one - there's going to have to be customs checks on the border between the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom of Great Britain Northern Ireland: it's EU customs law. For far to long since independence in 1922, southern Ireland has taken us for a ride - they've wanted all the benefits of being in the UK whilst wanting nothing to do with us. Call time on UK-ROI Free Movement, residency rights and defence UNLESS they bow do our demands and agree not to veto any agreement with light customs checks.
In other words, time to get tough and threaten them back.
If May cannot get tough, replace her with somebody who will.
Thoughts?