Northern Ireland's Place in UK Internal Market Strengthened by New Legislation

The UK government's new post-Brexit trade arrangements aim to reduce bureaucracy and ensure EU law alignment does not automatically apply in Northern Ireland, paving the way for the return of Stormont powersharing.

• The House of Commons approved the government's latest Northern Ireland trade arrangements, which are designed to facilitate the return of powersharing at Stormont.
• Unionist and loyalist opposition remains, with concerns about the continued application of EU law and the presence of an Irish Sea border.
• The DUP has agreed to the package of measures, which aims to restore Northern Ireland's place within the UK's internal market.
• Critics argue that Northern Ireland will remain 'subservient' to EU rules, despite assurances from the Northern Ireland Secretary.
• The legislation will be considered by the House of Lords on February 13, requiring approval before becoming law.

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