Sinn Fein assembly member Philip McGuigan emphasized that the Northern Ireland Protocol protects businesses from the negative impacts of Brexit, providing essential stability and certainty for local industries. He affirmed the need for these 'hard-fought' protections to continue, highlighting that although the arrangement is not perfect, it plays a critical role in mitigating the adverse consequences of Brexit.
Democratic Unionist Party member Jonathan Buckley criticized the democratic consent motion as an 'illusion of democracy,' arguing that the voting process is pre-determined by the EU. He expressed concerns that the Northern Ireland Protocol has disrupted the political landscape, fueled divisions, and eroded trust, stating, 'Members will vote on giving authority for the EU parliament to take control of over activities.'
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