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Veterinary medicine is not part of the agri-trade agreement sketched out between the EU and the UK earlier this week. It's left vets increasingly concerned that some veterinary medicines won't be available in Northern Ireland after the end of this year when a ‘grace period' under the Windsor Framework allowing medication from Great Britain to cross the Irish sea and be sold there runs out.The warming of coastal waters means a change in the species that can thrive in them. Fishermen in the South West of England are reporting an invasion of octopuses turning up in lobster and crab pots. It's good news for some fishermen who are catching and selling the octopuses, but disastrous for others.And getting bovine TB on a farm can be a huge financial blow and the emotional impact on farmers can be devastating. We visit one dairy farmer in Pembrokeshire who's been working with the Welsh Government to improve their policies on dealing with the disease, and the emotional impact it can have.Presented by Caz Graham Produced by Heather Simons

This week we highlight Alexis Jay's damning verdict on the Conservative government's lackluster response to child abuse inquiry recommendations and the first major test of Northern Ireland's “Stormont Brake” under the Windsor Framework. Plus, we take a look at the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill and how it measures up to its German counterpart. Child abuse inquiry fallout: Professor Alexis Jay, chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse pulled no punches in her evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, criticising the Conservatives for inaction while in power. We unpack her appeal to MPs to stop treating the issue as a political football and discuss what difference select committees can make in situations like this. Northern Ireland's Stormont Brake: Unionist members of the Assembly triggered the “democratic safeguard” to give Stormont's politicians a say before new EU chemical regulations take effect in Northern Ireland. But Hilary Benn has concluded the provisions do not meet the threshold to invoke emergency arrangements. What does this mean for the UK-EU dynamic and parliamentary politics at Westminster and in Belfast? Armed Forces Commissioner Bill: We take a deep dive into the Government's plan for a new welfare watchdog for service personnel and families—how does it compare to Germany's powerful parliamentary commissioner? ____

Matthew O'Toole, SDLP, explains why his party supports the continuation of the post-Brexit Windsor Framework for another four years.

The future of the media giant News Corp could look very different, after a US court ruled against Rupert Murdoch's wishes to leave control to his son Lachlan, meaning his other children could have influence. Sean Farrington finds out what this could mean for the company.The Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland that have been in place for four years get put to a vote in Stormont today. We hear what effects the so-called Windsor Framework has had on Ulster.And according to new research, second-hand Christmas gifts are increasing in popularity.

BEN HABIB, JIM ALLISTER & DAN BOUCHER GIVE US OUR COUNTRY BACK GLOBAL DISCUSSION FORUM EPISODE 06 Give Us Our Country Back: Focusing on the internationally totemic issue of Northern Ireland's people being subject to EU laws over which they have no say, and over which their politicians have no vote. To support Jim Allister's bill, visit: https://www.restoretheunion.co.uk First keynote speaker: Jim Allister KC MP Jim Allister KC is the MP for North Antrim having previously represented the constituency in the Northern Ireland Assembly from 2011-2024. He represented Northern Ireland in the European Parliament from 2004-09. A strong Unionist, Jim is an implacable opponent of the Irish Sea Border, a stand which was critical in seeing him returned to Parliament at the last election overturning one of the largest majorities in Northern Ireland to do so. To follow or contact Ben Habib, visit: https://x.com/JimAllister Second keynote speaker: Dr. Dan Boucher Dr Dan Boucher has a PhD in sovereignty and international relations. Author of The Big Society in a Small Country, he was until September 2021 a member of the Conservative Party and stood as a Conservative candidate in Wales. Unable to reconcile himself with the Northern Ireland Protocol, he resigned from the Conservative Party and joined the DUP, subsequently becoming their Director of Policy. Dismayed by the 'Safeguarding the Union' deal that the DUP did with the UK government he resigned his position in April 2024. Widely published in the Belfast Newsletter, Conservative Home, Facts4EU, Comment Central, and Brexit Central, he is writing a book on the impact of the Windsor Framework on the future of the United Kingdom. To follow or contact Ben Habib, visit: https://x.com/DansBoucher Surprise guest speaker: Ben Habib Delightfully eloquent, highly intelligent, well-informed, and occasionally argumentative(!), Ben is a former Member of the European Parliament and now former Deputy Leader of Reform UK. Drawing upon his time as a MEP, Ben has particular insight into the workings of the EU Parliament and the EU Commission. He also addresses the recent fallout he has had with Reform UK Leader, Nigel Farage. To follow or contact Ben Habib, visit: https://x.com/benhabib6 To join us on our next Global Discussion Forum, please sign up to our mailing lists at either: https://facts4eu.org/news https://cibuk.org https://www.commandingthenarrative.com Chaired by: Leigh Evans https://facts4eu.org/news https://cibuk.org Deputy Chairmen: Steven Tripp https://www.commandingthenarrative.com https://x.com/RealStevenTripp https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Ben Philips https://cibuk.org Follow us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CibukOrg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Please share and spread the word! #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #australia #uk #independent #media #government #steventripp #leighevans #benphilips #brexit #facts4eu #cibuk #CtN #GDF #ukpolitics #benhabib #nigelfarage #reformuk #jimallister #tuv #dup #danboucher #northernisland #greatbritain #restoretheunion

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This week we turn the spotlight on Kemi Badenoch's debut as Leader of the Opposition at Prime Minister's Questions, as she sparred with Keir Starmer for the first time. We examine her strategy, topic choices and what it will take to position herself as a credible challenger in the House of Commons Chamber and beyond.Then we analyse Donald Trump's re-election and its potential ripple effects on UK policies, from trade tariffs to defence commitments. How might a shift in US foreign policy affect British alliances, and what could this mean for Parliament's upcoming agenda? And might Nigel Farage, the new MP and UK Reform Party leader, leverage his connection with President Trump and if so how it could affect Keir Starmer's government?The long-awaited Ministerial Code has finally been published. The Prime Minister's new guidelines set out the do's and don'ts for Ministers and tighten up some of the rules on ministerial conduct. The “seven principles of public life” – selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership – provide an ethical framework to the document. Ruth and Mark break down the changes, from empowering the independent advisor on ministerial interests to initiate investigations to the newly required quarterly declarations of ministers' interests and monthly reporting of gifts and hospitality.Finally, we explore Northern Ireland Assembly's upcoming democratic consent vote on the Windsor Framework, which governs the nation's post-Brexit trade rules. Professor David Phinnemore of Queen's University Belfast joins us to explore why this vote matters, how it's viewed differently by the nationalist and unionist parties in the Assembly, the possible outcomes, and the broader implications for the UK-EU relationship and UK politics.

Hilary Benn, the UK Labour Party's shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, discusses the future for Northern Ireland ahead of the imminent restoration of Stormont.

In a passionate speech earlier this week Jeffrey Donaldson said threats wouldn't stop him from engaging with the UK government. Is the DUP leader ready to face down his opponents or will he continue to condemn the Windsor Framework and to boycott Stormont? Will his party agree with him or is it set to split? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph Journalist Andrew Madden, along with commentators Sarah Creighton and Owen Polley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So where does this leave things days before Christmas?

The Belfast Telegraph's Northen Ireland editor, Sam McBride, joins Ciarán Dunbar with his assessment of what's going on at Stormont. Is Sir Jeffrey Donaldson about to jump, and if he does will his party jump with him? The DUP says there's ‘still some way to go' in the negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework – others say the deal is done and we are just haggling over the price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinn Féin says UK Government negotiations with DUP on Windsor Framework have concluded however DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson suggests there is more work to do. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Amanda Ferguson, a Freelance Journalist based in Belfast.

Coco and her special guest Femi Oluwole pore over the bin fire that was the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Was Sunak strengthened or weakened by the whole HS2 fiasco - and what was the thinking behind wheeling out his wife for a surprise appearance? With the likes of Braverman, Truss - and even Farage - being feted by the party faithful, Coco and Femi discuss the party's lurch to the right. Plus Femi on playing real-life Pokemon Go in Manchester…only with Tory Ministers.What's it like for the people of Northern Ireland to be without a functioning government for the last 18 months? The SDLP's Matthew O'Toole explains the real world effects of the collapse of power sharing - including on the country's drinking water. He also tells us why being in Stormont right now is like being on the set of The Shining.Plus Femi has some tips for budding activists, and reflects on the personal toll of putting himself in the firing line by calling out Brexit lies. You can find Coco and Femi's Hero and Villain of the week on our social media channels.Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07514 644 572 (UK) or + 44 7514 644 572Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworld Guests:Femi Oluwole, journalist, political commentator and content creator Matthew O'Toole, SDLP member of the Legislative Assembly for South Belfast, and Leader of the Opposition in the Northern Ireland AssemblyUseful links:Find Femi on X: @Femi_Sorry / or YouTube: FemiFind Cariuma x Lovett Or Leave It at crooked.com/storeAudio credits:@Femi_SorryConservatives

Trade between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will change on Sunday as the new Windsor Framework comes into operation.The framework is the revised post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.  It was agreed by the EU and UK in February. The government is being taken to court over fishing. The Blue Marine Foundation, a conservation charity, says ministers have set fishing quotas higher than scientific advice allows. The UK negotiates with neighbouring countries, like Norway and the EU over fishing quotas and those discussions are informed by scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (Ices), which outlines how many fish can be taken from the ocean, without their numbers falling to dangerously low levels, but campaigners claim the government is ignoring that advice. Harvest time has featured in poetry and songs for centuries, reflecting both the beauty and difficulty of farming at this important time of year. All week we've been celebrating nature writing. Today we hear from poet Sean Borodale who's been visiting farms and collecting stories to write his own poem, reflecting what harvest looks like nowadays. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist

Westminster Draws Up Plans To Take Charge Of Windsor Framework In Northern Ireland

A huge investment conference begins today in Northern Ireland

War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the United Kingdom's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like. In this seventh episode, Mark and Susi welcome ECFR senior policy fellow, Nick Witney, who previously served as the first chief executive of the European Defence Agency, and ECFR distinguished policy fellow, Camille Grand, who is a former NATO assistant secretary general. How have Brexit and then the war in Ukraine affected UK-EU defence cooperation? What potential is there for future collaboration in defence, especially in the areas of industry, technology, and energy? And could NATO act as a vehicle for a different kind of defence relationship between the UK and EU member state s? This podcast was recorded on 20 July 2023. Bookshelf: What Just Happened?! by Marina Hyde LeMay: The Life and Wars of General Curtis LeMay, by Warren Kozak The Bomber Mafia, by Malcolm Gladwell (Podcast)

War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the United Kingdom's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like. In this sixth episode, Mark and Susi welcome former permanent secretary in the UK's Department for Exiting the European Union, Philip Rycroft, who prior to that held several roles in Westminster and Brussels, including in Leon Brittan's cabinet. How is post-Brexit Britan approaching trade deals and regulatory alignment with third countries? How has Brexit affected the movement of people and labour across borders? What are the implications of the Northern Ireland Protocol for the UK's relationship with the EU? And what challenges and opportunities does the UK face in the evolving global economy, particularly considering China's influence? This podcast was recorded on 20 June 2023. Bookshelf: North and South, by Elizabeth Gaskell

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War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the United Kingdom's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like. In this fifth episode, Mark and Susi welcome Britain's former permanent representative to the EU, Ivan Rogers, who also served as David Cameron's advisor for Europe and as principal private secretary to Tony Blair. How could the evolving geopolitical landscape, particularly the US-China relationship, influence security dynamics in the EU and the UK? What challenges and opportunities might a new UK government face when rethinking the country's economic and financial relationship with the EU? In what areas is the UK and the EU's cooperation on rule-making asymmetrical, and how does that affect their ability to collaborate on various policy matters? This podcast was recorded on 19 July 2023. Bookshelf: Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World 1848-1849, by Christopher Clark The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914, by Christopher Clark

War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the United Kingdom's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like. In this fifth episode, Mark and Susi welcome Britain's former permanent representative to the EU, Ivan Rogers, who also served as David Cameron's advisor for Europe and as principal private secretary to Tony Blair. How could the evolving geopolitical landscape, particularly the US-China relationship, influence security dynamics in the EU and the UK? What challenges and opportunities might a new UK government face when rethinking the country's economic and financial relationship with the EU? In what areas is the UK and the EU's cooperation on rule-making asymmetrical, and how does that affect their ability to collaborate on various policy matters? This podcast was recorded on 19 July 2023. Bookshelf: Revolutionary Spring: Fighting for a New World 1848-1849, by Christopher Clark The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914, by Christopher Clark

War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the United Kingdom's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like. In this fourth episode, Mark and Susi welcome Nick Butler, energy policy adviser at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, and the Faraday Institution, and previously senior policy advisor to former prime minister Gordon Brown and co-founder of the Centre for European Reform think tank. How does the EU-UK relationship sit in the context of global energy challenges and climate change? What areas of common interest exist between the UK and the EU in terms of energy storage, renewable energy development, and technological advancements? How can cooperation be strengthened on creating a more integrated and resilient energy market? This podcast was recorded on 19 July 2023. Bookshelf: The Long Journey of English: A Geographical History of the Language, Peter Trudgill

War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the United Kingdom's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like. In this third episode, Mark and Susi welcome the Eurasia Group's managing director for Europe, Mujtaba Rahman, who previously served at the UK Treasury and the European Commission's directorate general for economic and financial affairs, to discuss what this renewal of relations might look like. How has Brexit affected the UK's economy? How can the UK negotiate a new agreement with the EU that avoids political difficulties around freedom of movement while still being attractive to the bloc? What areas of cooperation could the UK and the EU explore beyond the existing trade agreement? This podcast was recorded on 12 July 2023. Bookshelf: Johnson at 10: The Inside Story, by Anthony Seldon and Raymond Newell This is Europe: The Way We Live Now, by Ben Judah

War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the United Kingdom's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like. In this second episode, Mark and Susi welcome David Lidington, who was the United Kingdom's longest serving minister for European affairs between 2010 and 2016, to discuss what this renewal of relations might look like. How can the Conservative and Labour parties ensure a constructive and forward-looking approach to the UK's relationship with the EU? Can bilateral relationships complement engagement with Brussels in navigating the UK's position in Europe? This podcast was recorded on 23 June 2023. Bookshelf: The Conservative Party After Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation, by Tim Bale What went wrong with Brexit: and what we can do about it, by Peter Foster Aubrey & Maturin series, by Patrick O'Brian

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War has returned to the European continent, putting many previous divisions into perspective. This has caused European leaders to think afresh about their politics – and raised the question of the UK's role in European foreign policy. Seven years after the Brexit referendum, the EU and the UK have finally resolved some of their differences through the Windsor Framework. The possibility of a reset between the UK and the EU on foreign policy could be on the horizon. In this year's mini-series, Mark Leonard and Susi Dennison examine what a reimagined EU-UK relationship might look like.   In this first episode, Mark and Susi welcome Anand Menon, professor of European politics and foreign affairs at King's College London and director of the UK in a Changing Europe initiative to discuss what this renewal of relations might look like. Which areas offer the most potential for fruitful collaboration? What challenges and opportunities might the reset bring for energy security, trade, and freedom of movement? Can bilateral relationships, like that between the UK and France, play a role in the reset?  This podcast was recorded on 9  June 2023.     Bookshelf :  Brexit Land by Maria Sobolewska and Robert Ford  Brexit and British Politics by Anand Menon and Geoffrey Evans  Where next? The future of the UK-EU relationship by Anand Menon

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It's a quarter of a century since the Good Friday Agreement was signed, ending decades of violence in Northern Ireland. But there are new concerns the document's promise of peace could be threatened, as Brexit negotiations shine a light on Northern Ireland's constitutional place within the United Kingdom. Last month a deal, known as the Windsor Framework, was reached between the UK and EU leaders over the Irish border issue, but not everyone is happy with the outcome, including the Unionist leadership who have boycotted the Northern Ireland Assembly. David Mitchell is Assistant Professor in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation at Trinity College Dublin in Belfast whose work includes coediting The Politics of Conflict and Transformation: The Island of Ireland in Comparative Perspective. So what lessons have been learned since the grim days of the Troubles, and how big a risk are these negotiations to peace in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland has been a thorn in the side of relations between Great Britain and the European Union for some time. But a recent agreement creates hope that a breakthrough is within sight, with potentially positive ramifications for the British pound and British stocks. Confluence Staff Economist Thomas Wash joins the podcast today to give us some background on the long conflict and bring us up-to-date.

The Good Friday Agreement protects everyoneAt the beginning of the month Jeffrey Donaldson established a panel, which includes Peter Robinson, Arlene Foster and some business and legal people, to advise on the DUP's approach to the Windsor Framework. Some have interpreted this as Donaldson buying time until the other side of the local government elections on 18 May. Others believe that the panel will provide Donaldson with the fig leaf he needs to buy into Protocol 2.0, accept the Windsor Framework as a fait accompli, and go back into the Executive and Assembly.H-Blocks April 1998 by Pádraic WilsonPadráic Wilson hosts our guest spot on the Good Friday Agreement 25 years on. Here he is looking back on the H Blocks in April 1998. As Easter 1998 approached there was an air of anticipation on the wings of the H Blocks and in other prisons.There was also a level of caution that was based upon past experiences.From the outset of the peace process Republican prisoners had made it clear, publicly, that we were not a bargaining tool. Maintaining the support and confidence of the wider republican base was critical for the development of the peace process.  Resolving the issue of prisoners was an important part of that. However, more important would be addressing the core causes of conflict, not tinkering with some of the consequences.Israel's apartheid warThe apartheid war being waged by the Israeli Government against the Palestinian people has reached new heights of violence. In the first three months of this year there have been more Israeli attacks against Palestinians living in the occupied west Bank than in any previous year since 2000, when the Second Intifada began.Among those killed in that time by Israel was Rachel Corrie, a 23 year old American activist who was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer in March 2003. Rachel was attempting to prevent the Israeli Army from destroying the home of a Palestinian pharmacist. I was reminded of Rachel because it was her anniversary last week and because I saw for the first time the video of a speech she made as a ten year old to her school friends.A Step ForwardSome United Irelanders have voiced doubts about the Irish Labour Party's call for the Irish Government to set up a national Citizens Assembly to plan for the future and for the SDLPs recent support for Irish Unity. This column sees these developments as good news. 

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Simon Evans, Felicity Ward, Samira Ahmed and Alasdair Beckett-King. This week, we'll be finding out what's up with Matt Hancock's WhatsApps, who wins with the Windsor Framework, and who King Charles had round for tea. Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Zoë Tomalin, Rhiannon Shaw and Jade Gebbie. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production

Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon about the pressures of global issues across the EU that make opening the Windsor Framework to new negotiations to accommodate DUP concerns unlikely. Suzanne Lynch is Chief Brussels Correspondent for Politico.Recorded on Tuesday 28th March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the government's comfortable defeat of a motion of no confidence this week, the fallout continues as it reacts to the forthcoming lifting of the eviction ban. "They've made a hames of it," according to Pat Leahy. Jack Horgan Jones analyses how Green support is slipping among young voters and the number of WhatsApp leaks is indicative of a very unhappy party. Plus, the attitude to the Windsor Framework in Brussels and is Leo Varadkar in the make-or-break phase of his political career?Hugh's article of the week is Finn McRedmond's opinion piece on whether this generation is worse off than its parents.Pat particularly enjoyed Fintan O'Toole' grudging admission that he's finally fallen in love with rugby.Jack Horgan Jones recommends Mark Paul's London Letter, after attending the annual Press and Political Reception at the Irish embassy in Belgravia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look in depth at the Windsor Framework, which reboots the Northern Ireland Protocol, why Unionists have rejected it, what it means for both the restoration of the Stormont Assembly and for the broader EU-UK relationship. Europe Editor Tony Connelly and Colm Ó Mongáin are joined by London Correspondent John Kilraine to discuss.

Did Boris Johnson’s three-hour grilling finally end his career? Michael Walker and Maurice Mcleod discuss. Plus, Louise Casey weighs in on responses to her Metropolitan Police report and Sunak releases his tax returns.

Ahead of the vote on Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of the DUP has said he will not back the key parts of the Windsor Framework. How much could this become a problem for Rishi Sunak? Also on Wednesday, what are the possible outcomes of Boris Johnson's probe into Partygate? Natasha Feroze, Katy Balls and James Heale take a look at the week ahead. 

On February 27, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new trade agreement between the UK and European Union (EU) called the Windsor Framework. This comes after years of confusion and empty shelves resulting from the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol, which has been criticized for making it difficult to import goods to Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom. Penta Partners Kevin Madden and Rory O'Donnell sit down to decipher some of the nuances surrounding the Windsor Framework, the Northern Ireland protocol, and why these trade agreements have such a charged history. The two outline how the Windsor Framework will change the current Northern Ireland Protocol, particularly with respect to the Irish sea border. They also explain what the new "red lane, green lane" system will look like for the movement of goods on the Irish isle.Kevin and Rory then outline some of the political responses to the new framework in the region. How will Stormont–the Northern Ireland Assembly–respond? And if the Windsor Framework is implemented, how might it positively impact the future of investment and opportunity in Northern Ireland and beyond?

A new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been announced. The Windsor Framework replaces the Northern Ireland Protocol - that was deemed unworkable, but does this new deal solve Northern Ireland's trading arrangements? In his speech in Windsor, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his new framework agreement had "removed any sense of a border in the Irish Sea". It is true that Northern Ireland consumers should certainly have no sense of a border when it comes to buying food, plants and medicines or taking their dog on the ferry to Scotland. But it will still be a trade border of sorts. Moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland remains conditional: it will require signing up to trusted trader schemes, providing information on what goods are moving and having the correct labelling. But given the constraints the UK set itself back in 2017 - a hard Brexit with no land border on the island of Ireland - that may be as good as it gets. Rishi Sunak and EU chief, Ursula von der Leyen, seemed comfortable together in Windsor but it's still unclear whether the Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland will back the agreement and bring back the power-sharing government. So, is the Windsor Framework a feasible solution? How did Mr Sunak make such progress where his predecessors failed to? If the DUP do reject it, does this mean Brexit can never truly be ‘done'? And what would be the implications for Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the EU if the wrangling over the border continues indefinitely? Chris Morris is joined by: Raoul Ruparel, special advisor on Europe to former UK Prime Minister Theresa May from 2018-19. Tony Connolly, Europe Editor for Ireland's national broadcaster RTE. He is the author of Brexit & Ireland: The Dangers, the Opportunities, and the Inside Story of the Irish Response. Professor Danuta Hübner, a Polish MEP and a member of the European Parliament's UK Contact Group . Also featuring: Sammy Wilson, Democratic Unionist Party MP for East Antrim and DUP chief whip Image: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference at the Guildhall in Windsor, Berkshire, following the announcement that they have struck a deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol. Credit: PA Producers: Imogen Wallace and Pandita Lorenz

Sam McBride talks to Eamon about the response in Northern Ireland to Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework. Sam McBride is Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph & Sunday Independent and author of Burned: The Inside Story of the Cash-for-Ash Scandal.Recorded on Thursday 2nd March 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I can hardly believe it but this is the fiftieth episode of Catch Up with Louise McSharry! Thank you so much for being with me so far. This week's episode is chockablock, starting with a lengthy intro from me in which I discuss this article from The Cut. I think many of us would be better off if Ozempic wasn't a thing and I appreciate that this article has been triggering for many, so if you'd like to skip that section, skip to 17:30.Aoife Moore and I discuss the week's news as usual, from the Windsor Framework (don't worry if you don't know what that is, we got you), to Holly Cairns becoming leader of the Social Democrats, and a pathetic attempt by us to explain why the Northern Lights were visible from Ireland this week. We really just shouldn't talk about science.In the interview segment I chat to Lisa Connell and Cormac Cashman about the wonder that is Mother, the party they're throwing as part of St. Patrick's Festival and why safe queer spaces are so important. In entertainment, James O'Hagan and I digest the SAG Awards, whether Paul Mescal was slighted by Zendaya (he wasn't), Dwayne Wade's beautiful speech in support of his trans daughter Zaya and the sheer audacity, nerve and gumption of one of Lady Gaga's dognappers.If you have thoughts or corrections, please send them to 0892096423. For bonus episodes, check out the Patreon here. Next week's bonus episode will be a discussion of the Real Housewives Cinematic Universe with the stunning and elegant Laura De Barra. You won't want to miss it.Reccommendations:M&S Mac and Cheese Bombs (yes, really)Self Esteem - Prioritise Pleasure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Frost, former chief Brexit negotiator, and Brendan O'Neill discuss Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland deal, the Lockdown Files, the Wakefield blasphemy scandal, and the crucial importance of freedom. Read spiked here: https://www.spiked-online.com/ Become a spiked supporter: https://www.spiked-online.com/supporters/  Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Check out spiked's shop: https://www.spiked-online.com/shop/

The Koran controversy, the Windsor Framework and the Lockdown Files… Tom Slater, Fraser Myers and Rakib Ehsan discuss. Read spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/ Become a spiked supporter: https://www.spiked-online.com/supporters/  Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Check out spiked's shop: https://www.spiked-online.com/shop/  Related articles: Tom Slater: When a Wakefield boy brought a Koran to school https://www.spiked-online.com/2023/02/27/when-a-wakefield-boy-brought-a-koran-to-school/  Brendan O'Neill: Sorry, but this does not restore British sovereignty https://www.spiked-online.com/2023/02/28/sorry-but-this-does-not-restore-british-sovereignty/  Fraser Myers: How Matt Hancock abandoned care homes to Covid https://www.spiked-online.com/2023/03/01/how-matt-hancock-abandoned-care-homes-to-covid/

Boris Johnson delivered his first speech since leaving No.10 and told the audience he would not be able to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal. Although the Windsor Framework has largely received a lukewarm reception, does Boris have a point? Also on the podcast, Sue Gray has just resigned from the civil service to become Keir Starmer's chief of staff. What could this mean politically for both parties? Natasha Feroze speaks to Katy Balls and Sam Lowe, partner at Flint.

David Aaronovitch and guests take a deep dive into the Windsor Framework. The original protocol was deemed unworkable but does this new deal solve Northern Ireland's trading arrangements?Guests: Peter Foster, FT's public policy editor & editor of the newsletter “Britain After Brexit” Anand Menon, director at UK in a Changing Europe Sam McBride, Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph & Sunday Independent Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute For Government Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Daniel Gordon and Ben Carter Edited by: Richard Vadon Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar Production co-ordinators: Sophie Hill and Siobhan Reed

Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon about the Windsor Framework and gives an insight to the development of the deal from a Brussels perspective. Suzanne Lynch is Chief Brussels Correspondent for Politico and formerly a correspondent in Dublin and Washington.Recorded Tuesday 28th February 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK and EU have reached an agreement on Northern Ireland, The Windsor Framework. Sean Farrington speaks to one company about how they hope it will help boost their business prospects. Plus with spring around the corner, could the new season be a time of growth for some traders?

James Heale speaks to Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls about some of the key points in the Windsor Framework. Having reached an agreement with the EU, can Rishi Sunak do the same with both the Tories and the DUP?

After years of deadlock, EU and UK leaders have declared a historic reset in their relations as they reach an agreement on Northern Ireland called the 'Windsor Framework'. Naomi and Tim unpick the details of what is in the deal on Northern Ireland's post-Brexit arrangements, intended to resolve the dispute over the so-called Protocol that came into force in 2021. What's the story with red and green channels? Why is everyone talking about the "Stormont Brake"? Will this finally be enough to get the Democratic Unionist Party back into power sharing? And why on earth was the British king involved? You'll find the answers to all these questions and more in this fresh-off-the-press Brexit update. Check our our bonus episodes available for Patreon supporters and with our full archive of extra content over at: www.patreon.com/theirishpassport

There's a new trade deal for Northern Ireland with the EU. It's goodbye Northern Ireland Protocol, and hello Windsor Framework – but it's unclear whether the Democratic Unionist Party will back the agreement and bring back the power-sharing government. PM Rishi Sunak and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen were all warm smiles in Windsor when they pitched their plan to use “green lanes” and “red lanes” to cut customs checks and allow Northern Ireland a say in new EU rules. Adam gets together Brexitcasters Chris and Katya, alongside the BBC's Ireland correspondent, Emma Vardy, to help us break down the new framework and give us the view from Windsor and Westminster, as well as Belfast and Brussels. Today's Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with Madeleine Drury, Cordelia Hemming and Mora Morrison. The technical producer was Phillip Bull. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.