The main parties in Northern Ireland showed their differences once again this Thursday, taking the region in some directions. New snap elections likely to be called from London due to lack of progress in Belfast.
1998 peace agreements Distribution of power among trade unionists and republicans faltering after Sinn Féin’s election victory and the reluctance of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) With the protocol created in the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.
Sinn Féin claims the right to lead. State and DUP clarified this several timesEven this Thursday, he will not be able to unblock institutions or appoint ministers if, in his view, the obstacles set by the protocol arise. Trade relations with the island of Great Britain.
Britain’s new Northern Ireland minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, made a final attempt this week to bring the sides closer. An ultimatum under his seat that expires at midnight this Friday, 24 weeks after the election. According to the BBC, after this period, new elections will be held, presumably on 15 November.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, through a spokesperson, called on the DUP to allow parliamentary activities, “Northern Irish citizens deserve a fully competent, locally elected government that is sensitive to the problems they face.”
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has made it clear that they will not change their stance until there is “decisive action” on the Brexit protocol, without even facilitating the election of the Northern Ireland Parliament table, “Removing trade barriers within the country itself.”
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O’Neill, who claims her right to become Prime Minister, referred to Donaldson. He called for a “leadership failure” and a “common approach” between London and Dublin. unless, as it turns out, there are no last minute deals in Belfast.