Research and Information Service Briefing Paper

Paper 31/20 31 December 2020 NIAR 182-2020

Compiled by Seán McGeown

Brexit Transition and Northern Ireland: A Reading List

Research and Information Service briefings are compiled for the benefit of MLAs and their support staff. Authors are available to discuss the contents of these papers with Members and their staff but cannot advise members of the general public. We do, however, welcome written evidence that relates to our papers and this should be sent to the Research and Information Service, Northern Ireland Assembly, Room 139, Parliament Buildings, Belfast BT4 3XX or e-mailed to [email protected]

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. GOVERNMENTS United Kingdom Government Government of Ireland Northern Ireland Executive Welsh Government Scottish Government

3. LEGISLATURES Westminster Parliament Houses of the Oireachtas/Tithe an Oireachtas Northern Ireland Assembly Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament Scottish Parliament

4. EU INSTITUTIONS European Council and Council of the European Union European Commission European Parliament

5. COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS Brexit Institute (Dublin City University) Briefings for Britain (formerly Briefings for Brexit) British Irish Chamber of Commerce Brookings Institution Carnegie Europe Centre for Brexit Policy Centre for Brexit Studies (University of Birmingham) Centre for Cross Border Studies Centre for European Reform Centre on Constitutional Change Committee on the Administration of Justice

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Confederation of British Industry Congressional Research Service Constitution Unit – University College London Consumer Council Economic and Social Research Institute Euractiv European Policy Centre Federal Trust Fraser of Allander Institute (University of Strathclyde) German Institute for International and Security Affairs Global Britain/Brexit-Watch.org Institute for Government Institute of International and European Affairs InterTradeIreland Lawyers for Britain Logistics UK (formerly Freight Transport Association) London School of Economics and Political Science Manufacturing NI Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action Northern Ireland Retail Consortium Policy Exchange Queen’s University Belfast Retail NI Slugger O’Toole The Conversation The Detail The UK in a Changing Europe (ESRC) UK Trade Policy Observatory (University of Sussex) Ulster Farmers’ Union Ulster University

6. MEDIA COVERAGE

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1. INTRODUCTION

In the period between the referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union in June 2016 and its formal departure on 31 January 2020, the Assembly’s Research and Information Service (RaISe) published 31 versions of ‘Brexit and Northern Ireland: A Reading List’.

This new reading list focuses specifically on the transition period – that is, the period until the end of 2020 during which the EU and the UK negotiate further details of their future relationship. The list is intended to assist Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and others in scrutinising that transition period, and particularly the ways in which those negotiations and their outcome may affect Northern Ireland and the border.

For political, economic, geographic and social reasons, the impacts on Northern Ireland of UK withdrawal from the EU might be expected to differ in important ways from the impact of withdrawal on other parts of the UK. Most obviously, Northern Ireland is unique in that it is the only part of the UK which has a land border with an EU Member State. In addition, Northern Ireland will be subject to the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol.

When compiling this reading list, therefore, an attempt has been made to select commentary, analysis and media coverage which has particular relevance to the specific context of Northern Ireland, the future of the border and the operation of the Protocol. The list, however, also includes strategically important documents, such as the published positions of the UK and Irish governments and the EU institutions, and documents addressing the negotiations. Selected material from the devolved institutions in Scotland and Wales has also been included, given the potential relevance and read-across to the work of the Executive and the Assembly.

As the volume of published material on Brexit is vast and varied, this reading list does not purport to be a single comprehensive source covering all issues and opinions. However, the material has been drawn from a wide range of well- established and authoritative sources and RaISe intends to update the reading list as appropriate.

In addition to this reading list, RaISe continues to maintain the Brexit Hub, providing access to the research papers which we have produced thus far, a selection of blog articles, and relevant briefings and presentations from our

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Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series. The Brexit Hub also draws together useful resources produced by others, including their own hubs and blogs, and details of forthcoming events on the Brexit transition period and Northern Ireland.

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2. GOVERNMENTS

United Kingdom Government

THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE

International Treaty: Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union Updated 28 December 2020

Policy Paper: UK Government statement on the UK-EU Joint Committee and the Implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol 07 December 2020

News Release: Statement on further UK-EU negotiations 21 October 2020

Policy Paper: Organising principles for further negotiations 21 October 2020

Joint Statement by the Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission: 3 October 2020

Government statement on notwithstanding clauses 17 September 2020

Speech: The Prime Minister's opening statement at the second reading of the UK Internal Market Bill 14 September 2020

Authored Article: Prime Minister's article in the Telegraph: 12 September 2020

Authored article: Prime Minister's words on EU negotiations: 7 September 2020

News Release: PM's meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin 13 August 2020

News Release: PM call with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin 30 June 2020

EU-UK Statement following the High Level Meeting on 15 June

Policy Paper: Terms of reference on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations Updated 31 July 2020

Reply from Michel Barnier, Chief Negotiator, to David Frost, UK Chief Negotiator 20 May 2020

Letter from David Frost to Michel Barnier 19 May 2020

Policy Paper: Our approach to the Future Relationship with the EU and associated documents (Updated 19 May 2020)

Policy Paper: Terms of reference on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations 28 February 2020

Policy Paper: The Future Relationship with the EU: The UK’s Approach to Negotiations February 2020

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Written statement to Parliament: The Future Relationship between the UK and the EU 03 February 2020

CABINET OFFICE

Policy Paper: EU (Future Relationship) Bill Updated 30 December 2020

Collection: UK Common Frameworks; UK Government publications relating to the UK Common Frameworks programme 22 December 2020

Collection: Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee; This page contains information relating to the activity of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee 22 December 2020

Policy Paper: The Northern Ireland Protocol; Details of the agreement reached by Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol Updated 18 December 2020

News Release: Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on 17 December 2020

News Release: Command Paper sets out the UK Government’s delivery of its commitments to the people of Northern Ireland; The Government has published details of an agreement in principle on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol 10 December 2020

Command Paper: The Northern Ireland Protocol December 2020

Draft Decision of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on agricultural subsidies 10 December 2020

Draft Decision of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on the determination of goods not at risk 10 December 2020

Draft Decision of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on errors and omissions 10 December 2020

Draft Decision of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on arrangements under Article 12(2) of the Protocol 10 December 2020

Draft unilateral declarations by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on export declarations 10 December 2020

Draft unilateral declarations by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on meat products 10 December 2020

Draft unilateral declarations by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on official certifications 10 December 2020

Draft unilateral declarations by the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on human and veterinary medicines 10 December 2020

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Draft unilateral declarations by the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on Article 10(1) of the Protocol 10 December 2020

Collection: Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021; What UK businesses can do now to get ready for 2021. This page provides links to sector specific guidance published by government departments relating to the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol 10 December 2020

Report: The European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks - 26 June to 25 September 2020 December 2020

Oral statement to Parliament: Withdrawal Agreement Update - The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has updated the House of Commons on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol as part of the Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union 09 December 2020

Policy Paper: Joint statement by the co-chairs of the EU-UK Joint Committee 08 December 2020

Policy Paper: Moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol; This guidance provides support for businesses engaging in new processes under the Northern Ireland protocol Updated 17 November 2020

News Release: Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee 05 November 2020

Common Travel Area guidance Updated 23 October 2020

News Release: Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee 19 October 2020

News Release: Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee on 28 September

News Release: Support service for Northern Ireland trade goes live; The government is urging businesses to sign up to new Trader Support Service with fewer than 100 days until end of Transition period 28 September 2020

European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks report; The eighth European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks statutory report detailing the progress on the development of common frameworks 24 September 2020

Frameworks Analysis 2020: Breakdown of areas of EU law that intersect with devolved competence in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Updated 24 September 2020

Correspondence: HMG Legal Position: UKIM Bill and Northern Ireland Protocol (10 September 2020)

Guidance: Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 Updated 04 September 2020

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News Release: Major £650 million investment for Northern Ireland 07 August 2020

Consultation Document: 2025 UK Border Strategy 22 July 2020

Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) communiqué: 16 July 2020

Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee 16 July 2020 - UK post- meeting statement

Letter to Rt Hon Arlene Foster MLA and Michelle O’Neill MLA 15 July 2020

News Release: Second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee 12 June 2020

News Release: Government accelerates border planning for the end of the Transition Period 12 June 2020

The European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks 26 December 2019 to 25 March 2020 20 May 2020

Statement: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, made a statement in the House of Commons on the UK’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol 20 May 2020

Command Paper: The UK’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol 20 May 2020

News Release: Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee 30 April 2020 - UK post-meeting statement 30 April 2020

News Release: First meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee 30 March 2020

Report: The European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks: 26 September 2019 to 25 December 2019 March 2020

Oral statement to Parliament: Our future relationship with the EU: The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster spoke in the House of Commons about the Government's approach to our future relationship with the EU 27 February 2020

News Release: Government confirms plans to introduce import controls; Today, the government has confirmed plans to introduce import controls on EU goods at the border after the transition period ends on 31 December 2020 10 February 2020

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS

Guidance: Sending parcels between Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 31 December 2020

Guidance: Taking cash in and out of Northern Ireland 28 December 2020

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Guidance: Apply for authorisation for the UK Trader Scheme if you bring goods into Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 24 December 2020

Guidance: Overseas businesses selling goods to Northern Ireland 24 December 2020

Guidance: Moving qualifying goods from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK from 1 January 2021 23 December 2020

Guidance: Claim a waiver for duty on goods that you bring to Northern Ireland from Great Britain 21 December 2020

Policy Paper: VAT: Value Added Tax in Northern Ireland 21 December 2020

Guidance: Customs Declaration Completion Requirements for The Northern Ireland Protocol 21 December 2020

Guidance: Check if you need to make an entry summary declaration from 1 January 2021 21 December 2020

Policy Paper: The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 21 December 2020

Guidance: How to report sales of goods from Northern Ireland to the EU for VAT from 1 January 2021 18 December 2020

Policy Paper: Moving excise goods as freight under the Northern Ireland Protocol from 1 January 2021 18 December 2020

Statutory Guidance: Reference Document for Northern Ireland Personal Property Relief 17 December 2020

News Release: UK Trader Scheme launched to support businesses moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland 15 December 2020

Guidance: Trading and moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 14 December 2020

Guidance: Check if you can declare goods you bring into Northern Ireland not ‘at risk’ of moving to the EU from 1 January 2021 14 December 2020

Guidance: How VAT will apply to goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland 10 December 2020

Guidance: Making an entry summary declaration from 1 January 2021 01 December 2020

Guidance: Register to make an entry summary declaration in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 01 December 2020

NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE

Guidance: Brexit Transition: How Northern Ireland Businesses and Citizens Can Prepare Now Updated 30 December 2020

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News Release: UK Government announces additional £200m Peace Plus funding 17 December 2020

News Release: UK Government provides £400m package for Northern Ireland in post Transition deal; Substantial funding package aimed at boosting Northern Ireland's economic growth and supporting businesses 10 December 2020

News Release: UK Internal Market Bill 'Welcome Move' for Northern Ireland Businesses (05 November 2020)

Guidance: Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Article 2 07 August 2020

Explainer: UK Government commitment to “no diminution of rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity” in Northern Ireland: What does it mean and how will it be implemented? 07 August 2020

Government of Ireland

Irish Government News Service: Brexit webpage

Getting Ireland Brexit Ready webpage

Education: Getting Ireland Brexit Ready webpage

News Release: Statement by An Taoiseach on Outcome of EU-UK negotiations 24 December 2020

News Release: Ministers McConalogue and Poots meet on shared concerns 08 December 2020

News Release: Statement from Minister Simon Coveney in response to EU- UK joint statement 08 December 2020

News Release: Taoiseach speaks with President-elect Joe Biden 10 November 2020

Speech: Online address by An Taoiseach on Shared Island 22 October 2020

News Release: Taoiseach and Minister for European Affairs travel to European Council meeting in Brussels 15 October 2020

News Release: Visit of Charles Michel, President of the European Council 08 October 2020

News Release: Minister Coveney meets with the leaders of four Northern Ireland parties 24 September 2020

North-South & East-West Relations: Brexit Readiness Action Plan 09 September 2020

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News Release: Taoiseach Micheál Martin meeting with British PM Boris Johnson at Hillsborough Castle 13 August 2020

Statement by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D., Following a meeting of Members of the European Council on 19 June 2020 24 June 2020

Speech by Minister Paschal Donohoe, TD at the Irish Tax Institute Annual Dinner 28 February 2020

Speech by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar following his meeting with European Commission Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier 27 February 2020

News Release: Taoiseach speaks to EU Council President Charles Michel 12 February 2020

Northern Ireland Executive

nidirect: NI Brexit info webpage

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

EU Exit Analysis webpage

EU Exit Advice webpage

Paper: Direct Economic Impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on the NI Economy December 2020

Report: Assessing the impact of Brexit on the cost of retail goods in Northern Ireland December 2020

News Release: Dodds comments on UK Government announcement 10 December 2020

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

EU Exit questions & answers webpage

Latest EU Exit news webpage

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EU Exit/Brexit webpage

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

News Release: Murphy responds to funding for vital Peace Plus programme 17 December 2020

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News Release: Murphy seeks assurances on finances for EU Exit 09 December 2020

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

EU Exit webpage

Update on End of Transition Workforce Issues - December 2020 01 December 2020

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Brexit webpage

News Release: Ministers welcome EU trade deal 24 December 2020

Letter from the First and Deputy First Ministers to the European Commission: Implications of the Withdrawal Agreement 05 November 2020 (Link published on RTÉ website)

News Release: Kearney highlights key Brexit challenges 13 March 2020

NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY (NISRA)

EU Exit Analysis: publications

Traffic Counts of Vehicles at the Fifteen Main Northern Ireland-Ireland Border Crossing Locations 01 December 2020

Overview of Northern Ireland Trade 15 June 2020

Welsh Government

Preparing Wales to leave the EU webpage

News Release: A thin and disappointing deal that makes trade more difficult 30 December 2020

Cabinet Statement: UK / EU Future Relationship Deal 24 December 2020

Cabinet Statement: Possible Legal challenge to the UK Internal Market Bill 16 December 2020

Press Release: Wales ready to re-start post-EU funding schemes 18 November 2020

Cabinet statement: Update on Developments in the UK’s Trade Policy 03 November 2020

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Cabinet Statement: The negotiations between the UK and the EU on our future relationship 20 October 2020

Cabinet Statement: Welsh Government amendments to the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 15 October 2020

Cabinet Statement: Update on preparing for the end of the UK/EU Transition Period 17 September 2020

Cabinet Statement: UK Internal Market Bill 15 September 2020

Cabinet Statement: UK/ EU Future Relationship Negotiating Priorities 08 September 2020

Cabinet Statement: EU/UK Future relationship negotiation stock take 18 June 2020

Cabinet Statement: EU Transition Period Extension 12 June 2020

Cabinet Statement: Update on EU Exit 07 May 2020

News Release: Government must engage with devolved administrations on EU negotiations 10 March 2020

Cabinet Statement: Welsh Government’s analysis of the UK Government’s negotiating mandate for the Future Relationship with the EU 28 February 2020

News Release: Shared prosperity? PM faces test on devolution pledge 28 February 2020

News Release: First Minister: UK government putting ideology above people’s livelihoods; First Minister Mark Drakeford today warned that the UK government’s go-it-alone approach to future trade with the EU will damage the Welsh economy in a rushed bid to get a deal 27 February 2020

Cabinet Statement: Legislation related to leaving the EU 25 February 2020

Written Statement: Welsh Government response to the initial UK and EU negotiation mandates 11 February 2020

News Release: Wales and Ireland drive forward new collaboration 08 February 2020

Scottish Government

Brexit webpage

News Release: Brexit deal rejected; Scottish Parliament does not give consent to damaging deal 30 December 2020

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News Release: Brexit deal disastrous for Scotland; Legislative Consent Memorandum published 29 December 2020

News Release: Bad Brexit deal for Scotland; Independence only way to regain full benefits of EU membership 25 December 2020

Brexit deal: statement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon 24 December 2020

News Release: Parliament backs EU Continuity Bill; Powers to allow alignment between devolved Scots and EU law as a result of Brexit 22 December 2020

News Release: Vital support to offset Brexit damage; Measures to help protect health services, the economy and communities 25 November 2020

News Release: “UK Government must respect devolution” – Wales & Scotland; Ministers call for commitment to make up lost EU funding to be honoured 24 November 2020

News Release: Replacement for European Structural Funds 19 November 2020

European Structural Funds - Proposed Scottish Replacement Funding Programme: “Scottish Shared Prosperity Fund” November 2020

News Release: Call for urgent meeting on funding; Lack of engagement on prosperity fund “counterproductive” 19 October 2020

News Release: Internal Market Bill should be abandoned; Parliament rejects consent for “deeply damaging” Bill 07 October 2020

News Release: Internal Market Bill; Legislative Consent Memorandum published 28 September 2020

Legislative Consent Memorandum: United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 28 September 2020

News Release: Finance Ministers' "deep concern" over UK Internal Market Bill; Spending proposals would “reverse devolution” 17 September 2020

News Release: Concern over new Brexit law; Internal Markets Bill threatens Scottish economy 12 September 2020

News Release: UK Internal Market Bill; Scottish Government consent impossible 08 September 2020

United Kingdom Internal Market White Paper: statement by the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs 30 Jul 2020

News Release: Parliament briefed on risks from a UK Internal Market; Constitution Secretary calls UK White Paper “disastrous for devolution” 29 Jul 2020

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News Release: Brexit transition; First Minister writes to Prime Minister 12 June 2020

EU-UK future relationship negotiations: statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs 03 June 2020

News Release: Brexit extension sought; Michael Russell urges UK Government to avoid 'No Deal' as it publishes EU-UK legal text 19 May 2020

News Release: Brexit; Legal text published 19 May 2020

News Release: Extend Brexit transition during COVID-19 crisis 20 April 2020

News Release: Planning for Brexit; Call to put all available resource towards tackling COVID-19 23 March 2020

News Release: Scotland’s voice must be heard; Cabinet Secretary updates MSPs on EU talks 04 Mar 2020

Correspondence: Proposed amendments to the UK Agriculture Bill; Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Tourism to the Secretary of State for Environment, proposing amendments to the UK Agriculture Bill 21 February 2020

News Release: Meeting the costs of Brexit; Rural Economy at risk 17 February 2020

News Release: Brexit impact on Scotland’s economy 14 February 2020

News Release: First Minister: ‘We’ve never needed EU more’; Scotland’s position outlined to Michel Barnier 10 February 2020

European Policy Centre: First Minister's Speech 10 February 2020

News Release: Minister meets Erasmus+ exchange students in Aberdeen; Efforts to be stepped up to protect further and higher education after Brexit 03 February 2020

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3. LEGISLATURES

Westminster Parliament

Brexit: research and analysis webpage

HOUSE OF COMMONS – HANSARD

United Kingdom Internal Market Bill webpage, including links to all debates.

Oral Ministerial Statement - The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office(Michael Gove): EU Withdrawal Agreement 09 December 2020

Urgent Question: Northern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal Obligations 08 September 2020

Oral Ministerial Statement - The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office(Michael Gove): Northern Ireland Protocol: UK Approach 20 May 2020

HOUSE OF COMMONS - COMMITTEE INQUIRIES

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee:

 Citizenship and Passport Processes in Northern Ireland

 Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol

 Unfettered Access: Northern Ireland and customs arrangements after Brexit

Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union: Progress of the negotiations on the UK’s Future Relationship with the EU

HOUSE OF COMMONS LIBRARY

The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: summary and implementation 30 December 2020

Brexit and state pensions 28 December 2020

The UK-EU trade and co-operation agreement: the path to the deal 24 December 2020

End of Brexit transition: Security cooperation 23 December 2020

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End of Brexit Transition: Fisheries 23 December 2020

Brexit and private pensions 22 December 2020

End of Brexit transition: Workers’ rights 22 December 2020

End of Brexit transition: key changes and preparations 21 December 2020

End of Brexit transition period: Economic impact 18 December 2020

End of Brexit transition: Social security co-ordination 18 December 2020

End of Brexit transition: trade 18 December 2020

End of Brexit transition: Transport 18 December, 2020

Debate Pack: Taxation (Post-Transition Period) Bill 2019-21 18 December 2020

Background to the Taxation (Post-Transition Period) Bill 2019-21 08 December, 2020

UK Internal Market Bill: Lords amendments explained 04 December 2020

Reading list of UK and devolved Parliament and Assembly publications on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and UK-EU future relations 30 November 2020

Insight: End of the Brexit transition period: What will change? 17 November 2020

Insight: UK Parliament’s role in ratifying a UK-EU future relationship treaty 11 November 2020

UK subsidy policy: first steps 19 October 2020

Brexit timeline: events leading to the UK’s exit from the European Union 09 October 2020

Debate Pack: E-petitions: Suspending Brexit for a public inquiry; extending the transition period to delay negotiations 02 October 2020

The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement: dispute settlement and EU powers 02 October 2020

EU State Aid rules and WTO Subsidies Agreement 16 September 2020

The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 2019-21 11 September 2020 EU Funding in the UK 11 September 2020

The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: functions and tasks 02 September 2020

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The UK’s contribution to the EU budget 11 August 2020

UK-EU future relationship negotiations update: is an agreement possible? 04 August 2020

Insight: EU powers after Brexit: ‘Power grab’ or ‘power surge’? 29 July 2020

Statistics on UK trade with Ireland 17 July 2020

Statistics on UK-EU trade 17 July 2020

2020 CJEU Judgments in Summary 15 July 2020

Effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on negotiations for a future UK/EU relationship 15 July 2020

Fisheries: UK-EU future relationship negotiations 19 June 2020

The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: Governance 19 June 2020

Brexit: energy and climate change 19 June 2020

The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: Level playing field 19 June 2020

Statistics on UK-EU trade 17 June 2020

The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: social security co-ordination 11 June 2020

Insight: Brexit legislation: What has passed and what is yet to come? 09 June 2020

The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: Summary of positions 03 June 2020

UK-EU future relationship negotiating timetable: Extending the transition 02 June 2020

The UK-EU future relationship: the March 2020 EU draft treaty and negotiations update 27 May 2020

The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: Transport 26 May 2020

Insight: Coronavirus: Is it possible to extend the Brexit transition period? 20 April 2020

Insight: What is happening in the UK-EU future relationship negotiations? 07 April 2020

Brexit: the financial settlement – a summary 16 March 2020

Brexit: the financial settlement – in detail 16 March 2020

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The UK-EU future relationship negotiations: process and issues 02 March 2020

EU Settlement Scheme 25 February 2020

Constitutional implications of the Withdrawal Agreement legislation 20 February 2020

Brexit statements 17 February 2020

Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies 17 February 2020

Brexit: the financial settlement - in summary 14 February 2020

Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill 2019-20 12 February 2020

Brexit: devolved legislature business 03 February 2020

Devolution in Northern Ireland, 1998-2020 03 February 2020

HOUSE OF LORDS HANSARD

Private Notice Question: Rule of Law (10 September 2020)

HOUSE OF LORDS – COMMITTEE INQUIRIES EU Environment Sub-Committee: Agrifood and the Northern Ireland Protocol

European Union Committee: Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland

HOUSE OF LORDS LIBRARY

In focus: Ratifying a deal with the EU: Role of the House of Lords 22 December 2020

In Focus: Taxation (Post-transition Period) Bill 14 December 2020

In Focus: Brexit: Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Democratic Consent Regulations 27 November 2020

In Focus: Definition of Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 26 November 2020

In Focus: United Kingdom Internal Market Bill and the Northern Ireland Protocol: What happened at the Lords committee stage? 17 November 2020

In Focus: Brexit: Citizens’ rights regulations 16 October 2020

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In Focus: United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Defining “qualifying Northern Ireland goods” 16 October 2020

United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages 09 October 2020

In Focus: The UK’s approach to negotiating the future relationship with the EU 18 September 2020

In Focus: Coronavirus: What does it mean for the Brexit transition period? (Part 2) 07 April 2020

In Focus: Coronavirus: What does it mean for the Brexit transition period? (Part 1) 07 April 2020

Future UK-EU Relationship: Approach to Negotiations 12 March 2020

Houses of the Oireachtas/Tithe an Oireachtas

Dáil Éireann debate: EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements 24 September 2020

Dáil Éireann debate: Topical Issue - Brexit Negotiations 08 September 2020

Dáil Éireann debate: Brexit: Statements 07 May 2020

Joint Committee on European Union Affairs

Debate: Brexit Issues: Members of the House of Commons 09 December 2020

Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

Debate: Brexit and the Implications for the Good Friday Agreement 15 October 2020

Seanad Special Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union

Debate: Engagement on Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union 02 December 2020

Library and Research Service

Bill Digest: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020 09 November 2020

Brexit negotiations – progress to date and next steps 09 June 2020

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Northern Ireland Assembly

Brexit Brief newsletter

OFFICIAL REPORT

Executive Committee Business

Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union 30 December 2020

Committee Business

Report on the Evidence received from Local Councils on the Impact of the United Kingdom's Exit from the European Union 15 December 2020

Matter of the Day

Outcome of EU Trade Talks 14 December 2020

Ministerial Statement

North/South Ministerial Council: Special EU Programmes 17 November 2020

Private Members’ Motion

The European Union-United Kingdom Withdrawal Agreement 12 October 2020

Private Members’ Motion

Consequences of the British Government Breaking the Law 05 October 2020

Private Members’ Motion

United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 22 September 2020

Private Members’ Motion

Honouring the EU Withdrawal Agreement Protocol 21 September 2020

Private Members’ Motion

Extension of the EU Withdrawal Transition Period 02 June 2020

Matter of the Day

Implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland 07 September 2020

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Matter of the Day

European Union Withdrawal 03 February 2020

Executive Committee Business

European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 20 January 2020

COMMITTEES

Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Minutes of Evidence: Future Agricultural Policy and Basic Payment Scheme: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs 19 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Future Agricultural Policy and Basic Payment Scheme: Ulster Farmers' Union 19 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: EU Exit Preparedness: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs 05 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: EU Exit Readiness: Northern Ireland Port Representatives 08 October 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Transition Programme and United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs 24 September 2020

Minutes of Evidence: EU Exit Preparations: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs 17 September 2020

Minutes of Evidence: EU Exit Preparation and Delivery: Northern Ireland Environment Link 10 September 2020

Minutes of Evidence: EU Exit Legislation and Delivery: DAERA Briefing 10 September 2020

Minutes of Evidence: NI Business Brexit Working Group 03 September 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs 04 June 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Environment Bill: Brexit & Environment 27 February 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Post-Brexit Agriculture Policy in Northern Ireland - Brexit & Environment 13 February 2020

Minutes of Evidence Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill: Departmental Briefing 21 January 2020

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Committee for Communities

Minutes of Evidence: Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill - Legislative Consent Motion: Department for Communities 17 June 2020 Committee for Finance

Minutes of Evidence: PEACE PLUS: Department of Finance and Special EU Programmes Body 11 November 2020

Committee for Health

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Department of Health 19 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Issues: Department of Health 17 September 2020

Committee for Infrastructure

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Department for Infrastructure 14 October 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit and Current Issues: Northern Ireland Port Representatives 01 July 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Department for Infrastructure 12 February 2020

Committee for Justice

Minutes of Evidence: Justice-related and EU Exit Issues and Key Policing Priorities and Challenges: Police Service of Northern Ireland (24 September 2020)

Minutes of Evidence: EU Exit-related Issues: Department of Justice 02 July 2020

Committee for the Economy

Minutes of Evidence: United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Professor Katy Hayward (16 September 2020)

Committee for the Executive Office

Minutes of Evidence: European Union Funding Programmes: Executive Office; Department of Finance 09 December 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Union Affairs 25 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement 25 November 2020

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Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Mr Declan Kearney MLA and Mr Gordon Lyons MLA, Junior Ministers, The Executive Office 25 November 2020

Report on the evidence received from local councils on the impact of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union 25 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Special EU Programmes Body 18 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council 11 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council 11 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Ards and North Down Borough Council 11 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council 11 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council 11 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council 04 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Belfast City Council 04 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council 04 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Mid Ulster District Council 04 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Derry City and Strabane District Council 04 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council 04 November 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Issues: Executive Office 21 October 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit — Article 2 of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Joint Committee of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 14 October 2020

Minutes of Evidence: UK Command Paper: The Executive Office 14 October 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Common Frameworks: Executive Office Briefing 07 October 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Contingency Planning: Executive Office 30 September 2020

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Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Issues: Mr Declan Kearney MLA, Junior Minister, Executive Office; Mr Gordon Lyons MLA, Junior Minister, Executive Office 23 September 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Article 2(1) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission 16 September 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit: Executive Office Briefing 29 July 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Issues: Mr Declan Kearney MLA, Junior Minister, Executive Office; and Mr Gordon Lyons MLA, Junior Minister, Executive Office 24 June 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Issues: The Executive Office 27 May 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee 13 May 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Issues: The Executive Office 29 April 2020

Minutes of Evidence: Brexit Issues and the Work of the Brexit Subcommittee: Executive Office Officials 26 February 2020

Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) Brexit and Northern Ireland: A Reading List (Final version - 31 January 2020) Research Matters blog: Brexit Brexit Related Research Publications webpage

COVID-19 and Brexit: A Reading List 21 May 2020

Briefing Paper: Brexit and Health in Northern Ireland 13 November 2020

Briefing Paper: Rights, Safeguards and Equality of Opportunity in the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol: The Dedicated Mechanism 30 October 2020

Briefing Paper: Agricultural Support and Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol 12 October 2020

Briefing Note: EU ETS- Phase IV 12 October 2020

Briefing Note: Common framework background paper: Emissions Trading 17 September 2020

Briefing Paper: The Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol – overview and potential issues 16 June 2020

UK Exit from the EU Briefing Paper Series:

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 Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Some Employment Considerations for Northern Ireland 29 May 2020

 Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration – Potential Implications for Single Electricity Market in Northern Ireland 21 May 2020

 Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration – Potential implications for Value Added Tax and Excise in Northern Ireland 21 May 2020

 Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Potential Implications for Customs and Trade in Northern Ireland 21 May 2020

 Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol and Political Declaration - Overview of Governance Arrangements 21 May 2020

Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament

The Senedd and Brexit webpage

The Assembly Blog: Brexit

RESEARCH SERVICE

Brexit Updates

In Brief blog – Brexit

Monitoring Report: Negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU 10 December 2020

Research and Legal Briefing: UK Internal Market Bill October 2020

Research and Legal Briefing: UK Internal Market Bill 23 September 2020

Research Briefing: Internal Market White Paper August 2020

Research Briefing: Brexit Update 18 March 2020

Scottish Parliament

COMMITTEE BUSINESS Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee: Negotiation of the Future Relationship between the European Union and the UK Government Inquiry

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY INFORMATION CENTRE (SPICe)

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Post-Brexit Hub

SPICe Spotlight: EU & International Affairs blog page

 The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement 28 December 2020

 If there is a no-deal Brexit, what would happen next? 23 December 2020

 No deal planning for 2021: UK and Scottish Government 17 December 2020

 The UK’s Trade Bill 2019-21 and devolved consent 03 September 2020

 The UK internal market proposals: intergovernmental relations 30 July 2020

 The UK internal market proposals: a comparison with the EU approach 29 July 2020

 The EU-UK Future Relationship Negotiations at the halfway point June 17, 2020

 Brexit – Legislative preparations for the end of transition 28 April 2020

 Brexit outcomes if there is no extension to the transition period 17 April 2020

 Impact of Coronavirus (COVID 19) on the EU-UK future relationship negotiations 23 March 2020

 Devolved institutions and the future relationship negotiations 16 March 2020

 How can the devolved administrations influence the future relationship negotiations? 03 March 2020

 Negotiating the future relationship – priorities of the EU member states 19 February 2020

 Brexit Phase 2 begins – The UK’s approach 04 February 2020

 Brexit Phase 2 begins – The EU’s approach 04 February 2020

EU-UK future relationship negotiations: Issue 18 29 December 2020

United Kingdom Internal Market Bill 2019-21 21 September 2020

Common Frameworks 08 September 2020

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Research Briefing: UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill – Part 2 - Environmental Principles and Governance 06 August 2020

Research Briefing: UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill: Parts 1 and 3 04 August 2020

Research Briefing: EU-UK Future Relationship Negotiations: Issue 8 - UK legal text special edition 02 June 2020 Research Briefing: Consumer policy - the consequences of Brexit for devolved powers 10 February 2020

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4. EU INSTITUTIONS

Council of the European Union infographic: Brexit process

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European Council and Council of the European Union

Brexit Timeline

EU-UK negotiations on the future relationship policy page

Guide to the Negotiations webpage

News Release: Remarks by President Charles Michel after the Special European Council meeting on 2 October 2020

EU-UK relations: Council adopts conclusions 25 June 2020

Terms of Reference on the UK-EU Future Relationship negotiations 28 February 2020

News Release: EU-UK relations: Council gives go-ahead for talks to start and adopts negotiating directives 25 February 2020

Annex to Council Decision authorising the opening of negotiations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for a new partnership agreement (‘Negotiating Directives’) 25 February 2020

Council Decision authorising the opening of negotiations with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for a new partnership agreement 13 February 2020

Recommendation for a Council Decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 03 February 2020

European Commission

The European Union and the United Kingdom – forging a new partnership webpage

Brexit in brief webpage

Transition period webpage

The future partnership webpage

Preparing for a no-deal scenario webpage

The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement webpage

Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom webpage

Draft EU-UK Declarations 26 December 2020

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The draft EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Published 26 December 2020

Brochure: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - A new relationship, with big changes December 2020

Remarks by President Ursula von der Leyen at the press conference on the outcome of the EU-UK negotiations 24 December 2020

Remarks by Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier at the press conference on the outcome of the EU-UK negotiations 24 December 2020

Questions & Answers: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement 24 December 2020

News Release: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: protecting European interests, ensuring fair competition, and continued cooperation in areas of mutual interest 24 December 2020

Press statement by Vice-President Šefčovič following the fifth ordinary meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee 17 December 2020

News Release: Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement to be fully operational on 1 January 2021 17 December 2020

Questions & Answers: Joint Committee formally adopts a set of implementation measures related to the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement 17 December 2020

News Release: Relations with the UK: Commission proposes targeted contingency measures to prepare for possible “no-deal” scenario 10 December 2020

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on limited contingency measures in the absence of an agreement on a future partnership with the United Kingdom 10 December 2020

Speech by Michel Barnier at the plenary session of the European Parliament 21 October 2020

Statement by the European Commission following the fourth meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee 19 October 2020

Speech by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at the Joint debate on European Council meetings of 1-2 October and of 15-16 October 2020, European Parliament Plenary, 6 October 06 October 2020

Joint Statement by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson 03 October 2020

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Statement by Michel Barnier following Round 9 of negotiations for a new partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom 03 October 2020

Press statement by President von der Leyen on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the UK 01 October 2020

Press Release: Withdrawal Agreement: European Commission sends letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom for breach of its obligations 01 October 2020

Press statement by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič following the third meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee 28 September 2020

Statement by Michel Barnier following Round 8 of negotiations for a new partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom 10 September 2020

Statement by the European Commission following the extraordinary meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee 10 September 2020 Keynote Address by Michel Barnier at the Institute of International and European Affairs 02 September 2020

Remarques de Michel Barnier suite au septième round de négociations sur un futur partenariat entre l'Union européenne et le Royaume-Uni 21 August 2020

Press statement by Michel Barnier following Round 6 of the negotiations for a new partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom 23 July 2020

Statement following the second meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland 16 July 2020

News Release: Getting ready for the end of the transition period with the UK: European Commission adopts “readiness” Communication 09 July 2020

Getting ready for changes: Communication on readiness at the end of the transition period between the European Union and the United Kingdom 09 July 2020

Statement by Michel Barnier following the restricted round of negotiations for a new partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom 02 July 2020

EU-UK Statement following the High Level Meeting on 15 June

Press statement by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič following the second meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee 12 June 2020

Statement by Michel Barnier following Round 4 of negotiations for a new partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom 05 June 2020

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Reply from Michel Barnier, Chief Negotiator, to David Frost, UK Chief Negotiator 20 May 2020

Letter from David Frost to Michel Barnier 19 May 2020

Remarks by Michel Barnier following Round 3 of negotiations for a new partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom 15 May 2020

Statement following the first meeting of the Specialised Committee on the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland 30 April 2020

Technical note on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland 30 April 2020

Press statement by Michel Barnier following the second round of future relationship negotiations with the United Kingdom 24 April 2020

Joint statement by EU and UK negotiators following the videoconference on 15 April 2020

Statement by the European Commission following the first meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee 30 March 2020

News Release: Future EU-UK Partnership: European Commission publishes draft legal text 18 March 2020

Draft text of the Agreement on the New Partnership with the United Kingdom 18 March 2020

Terms of Reference on the UK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations 18 March 2020

Presentation: Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland 09 March 2020

Speech by Michel Barnier to the students at ESCP Europe: Cooperation in the Age of Brexit 26 February 2020

News Release: Future EU-UK Partnership: European Commission receives mandate to begin negotiations with the UK 25 February 2020

Future EU-UK Partnership: Question and Answers on the negotiating directives 25 February 2020

News Release: Von der Leyen sets out the ambition for a free trade agreement with the UK 11 February 2020

News Release: Future EU-UK Partnership: European Commission takes first step to launch negotiations with the United Kingdom 03 February 2020

Questions & Answers on the draft negotiating directives for a new partnership with the United Kingdom 03 February 2020

Questions and Answers on the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union on 31 January 2020 24 January 2020 Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 33

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Communication to the Commission on the endorsement by the Commission of the revised Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland included in the Withdrawal Agreement and of the revised Political Declaration setting out the framework for the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom, as agreed at negotiators' level, as well as on their transmission to the European Council 17 October 2019

Revised Withdrawal Agreement: Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland 17 October 2019

European Parliament

Brexit: Impact and consequences webpage

UK Coordination Group webpage

News Release: European Parliament to scrutinise deal on future EU-UK relations 28 December 2020

News Release: Sassoli: Deal on EU-UK future relations brings clarity for EU citizens and workers 24 December 2020

News Release: EU-UK: MEPs still in favour of agreement, but welcome no- deal preparations 18 December 2020

Future EU-UK relations: the next steps 21 October 2020

Statement of the UK Coordination Group and the leaders of the political groups of the EP 11 September 2020

News Release: David McAllister underlines the need for rapid progress in EU- UK negotiations 21 August 2020

News Release: EU-UK future relationship: statement of David McAllister 24 July 2020

News Release: EU-UK talks: MEPs display unwavering support for the EU position 18 June 2020

News Release: EU-UK debate: MEPs will not back a deal at any cost 17 June 2020

News Release: EU-UK talks: MEPs united behind EU stance, rejecting UK cherry-picking 12 June 2020

News release: Future EU-UK relations: EU is offering ‘cooperation of an unprecedented nature’ 19 March 2020

News Release: EU-UK future relations: crucial to ensure EU leverage and unity; Statement by David McAllister, Chair of Parliament’s UK Coordination Group, following the start of EU-UK negotiations on a future partnership 02 March 2020

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News Release: EU-UK future relations: “level playing field” crucial to ensure fair competition 12 February 2020 News Release: EU-UK future relations: Parliament to set out its position for upcoming talks 06 February 2020 News Release: Future EU-UK relations: next steps 03 February 2020

European Parliamentary Research Service Briefing: UK Internal Market Bill and the Withdrawal Agreement November 2020

In-depth Analysis: EU and UK citizens' rights after Brexit - An overview June 2020

Briefing: Three critical issues in EU-UK relations June 2020

Briefing: Northern Ireland after Brexit May 2020

Briefing: Future EU-UK trade relationship February 2020

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5. COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS

Brexit Institute (Dublin City University)

Working Papers

Christmas’ Eve Brexit Deal Federico Fabbrini, 24 December 2020

Lifting the Carpet: the NI Protocol and Cross-border VAT Fraud Dylan J. Wilkinson, 22 December 2020

The EU-UK Agreement on the Implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland Rory Montgomery, 11 December 2020

Taking Stock of What a Joe Biden Presidency Means for Brexit Negotiations Pieter Cleppe, 12 November 2020

Historicising the Role of the EU in the Northern Ireland Peace Process Giada Lagana, 03 November 2020

The Making of the UK Internal Market: a Clumsy Imitation of EU Law? Isabella Mancini, 03 November 2020

Disruptive Transitioning and the New Political Normal Gerard McCann, 03 October 2020

Backstop, Frontstop, Full Stop? Cathal McCall, 05 October 2020

The Internal Market Bill and Northern Ireland Clare Rice, 18 September 2020

The Internal Market Bill and EU Law Catherine Barnard, 15 September 2020

Event Report: Brexit, Covid-19 and the Transition Period 11 June 2020

Front-Foot Negotiations: The UK’s Proposed Implementation of the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol Colin Murray, 21 May 2020

The Northern Ireland Protocol: Governing Northern Ireland after Brexit Cillian McGrattan, 21 May 2020

The UK’s Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol Aoife O’Donoghue, 21 May 2020

Brexit at the Time of Coronavirus Federico Fabbrini, 19 March 2020

The EU-UK Negotiations and the Mandate of the European Commission Giovanni Zaccaroni, 27 February 2020

Brexit and Ireland Gavin Barrett, 13 February 2020

Brexit Phase 2: the Negotiating Directives of the European Commission Giovanni Zaccaroni, 06 February 2020

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Northern Ireland’s ‘New Approach’ in a Decade of Uncertainty Clare Rice, 28 January 2020

Briefings for Britain (formerly Briefings for Brexit)

We don’t need to break international law to protect the UK’s internal market Roderick Crawford, 12 November 2020

Perfidious Albion or Perfidious US? The Special Relationship and Brexit Nick Busvine, 12 November 2020

We really must change the Irish Protocol Graham Gudgin, 27 September 2020

Why UK law must prevail over the EU Withdrawal Agreement Martin Howe QC, 24 September 2020 Ireland and the EU Post Brexit Michael Clarke, 19 August 2020

No United Ireland. Not Now. Not Ever Graham Gudgin, 13 August 2020

Calls for a transition extension: a Remainer plot or just political kite flying? Catherine McBride, 06 April 2020

‘Rejoiners’ must not try to exploit the pandemic for their anti-Brexit campaign Nick Busvine, 27 March 2020

Will the Virus Blow Brexit Off-Course? Graham Gudgin, 22 March 2020

Is the Irish Election Result ‘Bad for Brexit’? Nick Busvine, 13 February 2020

British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Brexit Views

British Irish Chamber welcomes new trade agreement but highlights new barriers to business that will be imposed 24 December 2020

Brexit Review 2020 17 December 2020

British Irish Chamber gravely concerned over impasse in trade talks 10 December 2020

News Release: British Irish Chamber welcome agreement on the Northern Ireland protocol 08 December 2020

Brexit Update, an Opinion Piece by John McGrane, Director General of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce 29 September 2020

Ireland and the UK – what you need to know about Imports and Exports Carol Lynch (BDO), 17 August 2020

News Release: British Irish Chamber welcomes new Brexit supports for Northern Ireland businesses 07 August 2020 Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 37

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News Release: New UK Global Tariff provides stark reminder of future trade barriers facing Irish business 20 May 2020

News Release: British Irish Chamber calls for extension of Brexit transition period 14 May 2020

News Release: British Irish Chamber of Commerce reaction to the UK and EU negotiation mandates 27 February 2020

News Release: British Irish Chamber of Commerce Statement on UK Departure from EU 31 January 2020

Brookings Institution

Brexit is not immune to coronavirus Amanda Sloat, 26 March 2020

Carnegie Europe

Carnegie Europe: The Coronavirus Traps Brexit and Boris Johnson Peter Kellner, 02 June 2020

Centre for Brexit Policy

Report: Using Negotiating Leverage to Achieve a Sovereignty-Compliant Exit from the Transition Period September 2020

N.I. Protocol will wreck Brexit and undermine UK independence Sammy Wilson MP, 17 August 2020

News Release: Brexit Withdrawal Agreement must be replaced for UK to take back full control 12 July 2020

Replacing the Withdrawal Agreement: How to ensure the UK takes back control on exiting the transition period July 2020

Centre for Brexit Studies (University of Birmingham)

Biden Tears Up Johnson’s Mythical US-UK Trade Deal Professor Scott Lucas, 11 December 2020

Britannia Waives the Rules? Dr Steven McCabe, 09 September 2020

Has Boris Johnson Kept His Promises on a Border in the Irish Sea? Dr Graham Gudgin, 02 June 2020

Iceberg Brexit Ferry Biedermann, 15 May 2020

Extend Transition because of Covid-19? We say ‘Non’ Beverley Nielsen, 29 March 2020

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From the ‘Rocks’ of Brexit to the Economic Devastation of COVID-19 Dr Steven McCabe, 18 March 2020

Brexit in the time of Covid-19 Ferry Biedermann, 17 March 2020

The Border in Ireland and Trade, Déjà vu time again! Dr Steven McCabe, 26 February 2020

Crack in the Union Jack Professor Alex de Ruyter, 04 February 2020

Centre for Cross Border Studies

Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation expresses concerns to UK Prime Minister in letter 05 October 2020

The Journal of Cross Border Studies in Ireland, Volume 15, 2020 September 2020. (Includes – ‘Into the unknown: Implementing the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland’ by Colin Murray and Clare Rice)

Statement: Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation calls for urgent amendments to the Internal Market Bill 14 September 2020

Statement: Centre for Cross Border Studies calls on UK Government to urgently amend the Internal Market Bill 14 September 2020

The necessary conditions for North-South cooperation: A Position Paper from the Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation Dr Anthony Soares, August 2020

Statement from the Ad-Hoc Group For North-South And East-West Cooperation: “Meeting of North South Ministerial Council must agree to intensify engagement with organisations on the front-line of North-South and East-West cooperation” 30 July 2020

Implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol: Some Thoughts on the UK Government’s Command Paper Paul McMahon, 25 June 2020

Submission to the Strategic Review of Irish-Scottish Relations March 2020

Centre for European Reform

Insight: Ten reflections on a sovereignty-first Brexit Charles Grant, 28 December 2020

Insight: A terrible border is reborn? Ireland and a no-deal Brexit Daniel Keohane, 25 September 2020

Insight: Five reasons why even a basic EU-UK trade deal is better than nothing Sam Lowe, 18 August 2020

Insight: How to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol Sam Lowe, 14 May 2020

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Insight: Why the UK should extend the transition period Sam Lowe, 20 April 2020

Centre on Constitutional Change

UK is not doing enough to get Irish-facing ports ready for Brexit 20 October 2020

UK Internal Market Bill, Devolution and the Union Katy Hayward et al., October 2020

The Internal Market Bill: implications for devolution Nicola McEwen, 11 September 2020

Back to the Unitary State? Michael Keating, 10 September 2020

Proposals for a UK internal market law: a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Nicola McEwen, 22 July 2020

Response: The Internal Market White Paper Michael Keating, 17 July 2020

Brexit negotiations: the devolution dimension Nicola McEwen, 29 June 2020

Brexit, the Irish border and Coronavirus Jonathan Evershed, 20 March 2020

The reality of Brexit does not go away as normal politics is suspended Richard Parry, 17 March 2020

Challenging the Belfast Agreement: how Brexit is impacting Northern Ireland's constitutional future Mary C. Murphy, 04 February 2020

Report: Brexit and the Union See especially Mary C. Murphy: ‘Brexit and Ireland/Northern - Ireland's Constitutional Future’. February 2020

Committee on the Administration of Justice

CAJ and others: Briefing note for the Biden-Harris Transition Team: Brexit and the protection of the Good Friday Agreement, human rights and equality laws in Northern Ireland 19 November 2020

News Release: NI organisations express concern about UK permit scheme for frontier workers 27 October 2020

News Release: Civil Society – Internal Market Bill jeopardises Good Friday Agreement 21 September 2020

News Release: NI organisations express shock at the peace process being used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations by UK government 09 September 2020

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Briefing Note: EU-UK future relationship cliff edge: Outstanding issues around access to EU and human rights in the Northern Ireland context August 2020 Briefing Note: Electronic Travel Authorisation and the Common Travel Area: How can proposals for pre-travel authorisation work on the Ireland/NI land border? August 2020

Confederation of British Industry

News Release: CBI Northern Ireland responds to NI Protocol agreement 09 December 2020

News Release: Need for all island collaboration has never been greater 20 October 2020

News Release: CBI NI responds to the UK Government publication of NI protocol command paper 20 May 2020

News Release: CBI NI responds to new UK immigration system 19 February 2020

Congressional Research Service

Brexit and Outlook for a U.S.-UK Free Trade Agreement 08 July 2020

The United Kingdom: Background, Brexit, and Relations with the United States 03 April 2020

Northern Ireland: The Peace Process, Ongoing Challenges, and U.S. Interests 09 March 2020

Brexit: Status and Outlook 13 February 2020

Constitution Unit – University College London

Working Group on Unification Referendums on the Island of Ireland webpage

Working Group on Unification Referendums on the Island of Ireland: Interim Report November 2020

Report: Brexit and Parliament March 2020

The Secretary of State’s power to call a border poll in Northern Ireland: why British-Irish institutional cooperation is essential Etain Tannam, 08 February 2020

Northern Ireland: politics on the move, destination uncertain Alan Whysall, 29 January 2020

Consumer Council

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Brexit & Parcel Deliveries: Guidance is needed to save deliveries between GB and NI 20 December 2020

News Release: Northern Ireland consumers could face potential difficulties when shopping online after Brexit warns The Consumer Council 07 December 2020

Research Report: EU Exit - Online shopping and parcel delivery for consumers in Northern Ireland August 2020

Brexit transition: NI Consumers - A report prepared by Ipsos MORI for The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland April 2020

Economic and Social Research Institute

Brexit and trade on the island of Ireland Martina Lawless, 18 May 2020

Euractiv

UK scraps plan to break Withdrawal Agreement after cutting deal with EU Benjamin Fox, 08 December 2020

Biden says UK border with Ireland must remain open 25 November 2020

UK Lords defeat controversial bill breaking EU agreement on Northern Ireland Benjamin Fox, 10 November 2020

Northern Ireland not ready for post-Brexit border trade checks 06 November 2020

EU launches legal action against UK over post-Brexit bill Benjamin Fox, 01 October 2020

EU repeats legal warning to UK over treaty breach Benjamin Fox, 28 September 2020

Johnson survives Tory rebellion as bill breaking Brexit deal advances Benjamin Fox, 15 September 2020

MEPs vow to veto UK trade pact if its breaks Withdrawal Agreement Benjamin Fox, 12 September 2020

EU issues ultimatum to UK: withdraw bill or trade talks collapse Benjamin Fox, 11 September 2020

Johnson threatens to override Irish protocol ahead of EU-UK trade talks Benjamin Fox 07 September 2020

Britain seeks to smooth post-Brexit Northern Ireland trade disruption 07 August 2020 No breakthrough in Brexit stalemate, admits Barnier Benjamin Fox, 05 June 2020

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UK accepts customs checks in plans for Northern Ireland protocol Benjamin Fox, 20 May 2020

Ireland needs a stable government for the post-Brexit negotiations Dick Roche, 27 February 2020

Ireland, May and disloyalty the main causes of Brexit impasse, says senior Tory Benjamin Fox, 31 January 2020

European Policy Centre

The next phase of Brexit negotiations Leonard Schütte, 28 April 2020

The need for a longer transition Fabian Zuleeg, 18 March 2020

Federal Trust

Ireland: A shared island – Brexit and a Celtic future? Geoffrey Martin, 16 November 2020

Brexit and Northern Ireland – a Different United Kingdom Geoffrey Martin, 29 September 2020

How far can the Northern Ireland Protocol limit Brexit’s economic damage? Dr Andrew Blick, 22 July 2020

Hard Brexit plus Covid equals Divorce? Dr Andrew Black, 16 July 2020

Constitutional options for Northern Ireland: a discussion Dr Andrew Blick, 10 June 2020

Brexit: How “No Deal” became the bookies’ favourite Brendan Donnelly, 04 June 2020

Weaponising the Exit Agreement: the ongoing Irish dimension of Brexit Dr Andrew Blick, 20 May 2020

Brexit, Transition and Ireland Brendan Donnelly, 06 May 2020

Fraser of Allander Institute (University of Strathclyde)

When’s a bridge not a bridge? When it’s a tunnel, apparently… 09 March 2020

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

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Brexit: A Pragmatic Trade Agreement? Time Is Tight But Deal Remains Possible Bettina Rudloff and Evita Schmieg, April 2020

The Brexit Revolution; New Political Conditions Change the Dynamics of the Next Phase of EU‑UK Negotiations Nicolai von Ondarza, 13 March 2020

Global Britain/Brexit-Watch.org

As the cave-in on Northern Ireland becomes visible what else will the UK concede? Jonathan Saxty, 09 December 2020

Border at sea debacle is of the UK Government’s own making Jonathan Saxty, 20 November 2020

Take the EU to court in the Hague for breach of UN Resolution 2625 01 October 2020

Biden and Pelosi are not moral guardians of the Good Friday Agreement Ike Ijeh, 22 September 2020

Is the government about to commit yet another U-turn? Jonathan Saxty, 16 September 2020

Tory remainers open up divisions yet again are throwing Northern Ireland under a bus Jonathan Saxty, September 11, 2020

Could the Withdrawal Agreement and NI Protocol be on the way out? Jonathan Saxty, 07 September 2020

Why the Northern Ireland Protocol remains the biggest threat to delivering Brexit Jonathan Saxty, 19 August 2020

Is Boris Johnson about to end the United Kingdom? Ben Habib, 13 August 2020

It’s time to agree to withdraw from the Withdrawal Agreement Matthew Patten, 14 July 2020

Do ministers realise the brewing constitutional crisis at the heart of the Brexit deal? Ben Habib, 03 June 2020

Northern Ireland's unique opportunity to become a Tiger Economy Ben Habib, 22 February 2020

So, does Ireland’s election affect Brexit? It’s complicated David Hoey, 20 February 2020

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Institute for Government

Joint Committee's Brexit agreement must mean better Northern Ireland Protocol cooperation Jess Sargeant, 10 December 2020

The EU should be flexible on the Northern Ireland protocol Jess Sargeant, 12 November 2020

Report: Preparing Brexit: How ready is the UK? Joe Marshall, Maddy Thimont Jack, Jess Sargeant and Nick Jones, November 2020

Explainer: UK Internal Market Bill Updated 20 October 2020

Myth-busting the Northern Ireland protocol Jess Sargeant, 18 September 2020

Explainer: UK Internal Market Bill: key amendments 17 September 2020

UK threats to break international law make a Brexit deal even more difficult Georgina Wright , 14 September 2020

The UK government should be prepared to compromise on the UK internal market Jess Sargeant, 14 September 2020

Report: Beyond state aid: The future of subsidy control in the UK Thomas Pope and Alex Stojanovic, September 2020

Breaking international law is no way to protect peace in Northern Ireland Jess Sargeant, 11 September 2020

The Internal Market Bill breaks international law and lays the ground to break more law Raphael Hogarth, 09 September 2020

Westminster’s proposals on the UK internal market could lead to a constitutional collision Jess Sargeant, 14 July 2020

Report: Implementing Brexit: Securing more time Georgina Wright, James Kane and Haydon Etherington, May 2020

Report: Implementing Brexit: The Northern Ireland protocol Jess Sargeant et al, May 2020

Time is running out to explain how a border in the Irish Sea will work Jess Sargeant, 19 May 2020

The Covid-19 crisis across the Irish border Colin Murray, 14 May 2020

Explainer: North-South cooperation on the island of Ireland Jess Sargeant, 27 April 2020

The coronavirus response means the government will need to extend the Brexit transition period Joe Owen, 15 April 2020

Coronavirus leaves EU contemplating a longer Brexit transition period – but the time to act is short Georgina Wright, 06 April 2020

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Insight: Implementing Brexit: The role of the joint committee Georgina Wright and Joe Owen, March 2020

Boris Johnson must be prepared for coronavirus to disrupt his Brexit timetable Joe Owen, 13 March 2020

The PM’s rhetoric risks the Northern Ireland protocol not being operational in time Jess Sargeant, 18 February 2020

Institute of International and European Affairs

Brexit Brief Issue 100 17 December 2020

Paper: Brexit and the Implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Blair Horan, October 2020

The Latest Northern Ireland Ports Traffic Statistics and Brexit Tom Ferris, 07 October 2020

Paper: UK Agriculture and Food Policy Post Brexit: An Irish Perspective Con Lucey, 29 September 2020

Briefing: Brexit – The State of Play Sophie Andrews-McCarroll, 17 September 2020

How will Brexit impact Irish Freight Movements? Tom Ferris, 09 June 2020

Briefing: The Future Relationship between the EU and UK: Where do we stand? Sophie Andrews-McCarroll, 08 April 2020

InterTradeIreland

Brexit Glossary

News Release: Cross-border trade hits new high 17 February 2020

Lawyers for Britain

Legal Opinion: The EU Withdrawal Agreement – why UK law must prevail Martin Howe, 20 September 2020

Logistics UK (formerly Freight Transport Association)

News Release: Brexit: £200 million Trader Support Service vital lifeline for NI businesses, says Logistics UK 07 August 2020

News Release: Logistics industry encouraged by government approach to NI trade 20 May 2020

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News Release: FTA sets out industry’s priorities for Northern Ireland protocol 30 April 2020

Report: Keeping Northern Ireland and Great Britain trading April 2020

London School of Economics and Political Science

Brexit blog

Brexit Britain collides with Irish soft power in both Washington and Brussels John Ryan, 22 December 2020

After 48 hours of ‘Brextensity’, Northern Ireland is still not ‘sorted’ Katy Hayward, 10 December 2020

Extradition between the UK and Ireland is at risk because of Brexit Paul Arnell and Gemma Davies, 24 November 2020

Global Britain is about to collide with Brexit realities John Ryan, 18 November 2020

With Biden’s election, Johnson’s Irish border gambles look increasingly risky Colin Provost, 17 November 2020

The Shared Island initiative is not just about practical policy, but about national identity post-Brexit Etain Tannam, 02 November 2020

How does the UK Internal Market Bill relate to Northern Ireland? Katy Hayward, 19 October 2020

The Internal Market Bill may further erode trust and security in Ireland /Northern Ireland Etain Tannam and Mary C. Murphy, 24 September 2020

September 24th, 2020 Advice for Boris Johnson: don’t take the EU on in Lawfare Brigid Laffan, 15 September 2020

Sovereignty cuts both ways; Downing Street has forgotten that Richard Rose, 14 September 2020

Conor Gearty on the Challenge to the Irish Protocol: ‘the rule of law’ is out 10 September 2020

The Protocol and lack of consent: the British government continues to gaslight Northern Ireland Katy Hayward, 22 May 2020

Making the Irish Sea border work will require partnership, cross-border cooperation, and preparation Katy Hayward and Tony Smith, 17 May 2020

A Brexit extension will help stop this crisis becoming a disaster Callum Tindall, 20 March 2020

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From Anglo-Irish to British-Irish relations: What’s next? Etain Tannam, 26 February 2020

Fraught Anglo-Irish relations are about to get tenser Patrick Holden, 18 February 2020

There is no ‘anti-English’ sentiment in Ireland in the wake of Brexit Ben Tonra, 12 February 2020

Manufacturing NI

Analysis: 'Access to both markets doesn't mean the best of both worlds - yet' 31 January 2020

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

News Release: NI Chamber responds to Brexit deal 24 December 2020

News Release: Statement from NI Chamber 09 December 2020

News Release: Economic survey confirms stark impact of COVID-19 and Brexit uncertainty on NI businesses 06 October 2020

View from the Chair: Amid uncertainty, businesses urgently need answers 28 July 2020

View from the Chair: The Many Brexit Unknowns 02 June 2020

NI Chamber comments on proposals for new UK immigration system 19 February 2020

Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action

NICVA Calls on Chancellor to Devolve Post-Brexit Funding to NI Geoff Nuttall, 19 November 2020

NICVA Raises Deep Concerns About the UK Internal Market Bill’s Impact on Future Peace and Prosperity in Northern Ireland 21 September 2020

NICVA Calls for Brexit Extension as Lifeline for Hard Pressed Voluntary and Community Organisations Geoff Nuttall, 08 Jun 2020

Northern Ireland Retail Consortium

NI: Authorised Trader Form for 3 month easement from EHCs 21 December 2020

NI: UK Trader Scheme launched 17 December 2020

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The Trouble with Borders… Northern Ireland and the end of the transition period Aodhán Connolly, 16 November 2020

Lets Not Jump From the Frying Pan Into the Fire Andrew Opie, 01 June 2020

News Release: More Needed to Prevent Future Disruption at the Border 27 February 2020

Policy Exchange

What the Government’s Command Paper on Northern Ireland means Stephen Booth, 25 May 2020

A Border Once Again Graham Gudgin, 24 May 2020

Queen’s University Belfast

Brexit Filestore

Queen's on Brexit hub Research Portal

QPOL – Queen’s Policy Engagement

 Brexit Clinic Slides December 2020

 Brexit Clinic Slides October 2020

 Brexit Clinic Slides September 2020

 The UK Internal Market White Paper and Northern Ireland: A primer in light of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Katy Hayward, July 2020

 Presentation Summary: Brexit: Where we are and what to keep an eye on Katy Hayward, 01 July 2020

 Brexit Clinic Slides June 2020

 ‘The UK Approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol’ command paper (20 May 2020) A Précis and Analysis Katy Hayward, 22 May 2020  Facing and fixing the democratic deficit in post-Brexit Northern Ireland Dr Katy Hayward, 19 May 2020

 The UK-EU Joint Consultative Working Group: What it is and what it could be Dr Katy Hayward and Prof David Phinnemore, 30 April 2020

 Borders: Lessons from Ireland; In the event of Scottish independence, what would a Scotland-England land border look like? Dr Katy Hayward argues that Scotland might not receive the special treatment that the Withdrawal Agreement gives to Northern Ireland 20 March 2020

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Retail NI

News Release: Retail NI Demands Immediate Answers Over ‘Supermarket Grace Period’ 09 December 2020

News Release: UK-EU NI Protocol Statement Welcome Progress 08 December 2020

News Release: Retail NI Comments on UK Government NI Brexit Protocol Paper 20 May 2020

News Release: Retail NI Reaction To UK Government Immigration Plan 19 February 2020

News Release: Hard Work Starts Now On Brexit 31 January 2020

Slugger O’Toole

Northern Irish students to access Erasmus+ via partnership with Republic’s HE institutions… Mick Fealty, 28 December 2020

We now have a border down the Irish Sea… Brian O'Neill, 09 December 2020

It’s strictly dancing up to the Brexit deadline. Meanwhile “the border in the Irish Sea” takes shape in Northern Ireland Brian Walker, 20 October 2020

Notes of optimism from London about the Brexit talks are treated cautiously in Brussels and Dublin. Whatever happens, Northern Ireland won’t be ready Brian Walker 25 September 2020

Boris Johnson has thrown everything up in the air. The EU has to bring them down to earth Brian Walker, 12 September 2020

Shock tactics won’t help, but they needn’t kill all hopes of reaching a final Brexit deal Brian Walker on September 10, 2020

Pause a moment. Could Johnson just pull it off? Brian Walker, 07 September 2020

From Boris Johnson, the honeyed words of a blackmailer or a genuine cry for help? Brian Walker, 07 September 2020

Why is the UK sleepwalking into final Brexit chaos and towards breakup? Brian Walker, 17 July 2020

Customs? Of course not.. but Checks are another matter. Is this what “frictionless” means? Brian Walker, 02 July 2020

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“No need for the talks to drag on to the autumn”.. but still the British are busking it Brian Walker, 19 June 2020 Will the promise of light touch, low regulation for the border in the Irish Sea at our ports be fulfilled? Brian Walker, 21 May 2020

Behind the alarmist noises, the UK and the EU have the basis of a deal. It will be criminal if they fail Brian Walker, 16 May 2020

How will they square the circle of unfettered access to Northern Ireland ports? Brian Walker, 23 February 2020

The Conversation

Brexit deal done: what’s in it and where next for the UK and EU? Andrew Glencross, 24 December 2020

Deal or no deal, there may be a Brexit silver lining for Northern Ireland Marek Martyniszyn, 11 December 2020

What does Joe Biden mean for Brexit? A quick primer on the current state of play Etain Tannam, 12 November 2020

UK is not doing enough to get Irish-facing ports ready for Brexit Jonathan Evershed and Rhys Jones, 15 October 2020

Brexit: why US politicians are opposed to Boris Johnson’s latest move Liam Kennedy, 11 September 2020

Why the UK’s plan to revisit Brexit divorce deal undermines the world it helped to build Dennis R Schmidt, 11 September 2020

Breaking the law over Brexit: how the UK is playing dirty in EU talks 09 September 2020

What Sinn Féin’s election success means for Irish relations with the EU – and Brexit Mary C. Murphy, 13 February 2020

The Detail

Legal challenge aims to establish if Boris Johnson signed Withdrawal Agreement in bad faith Rory Winters, 07 December 2020

While Brexit is a threat to the Good Friday Agreement "it can be managed" Sinéad Ingoldsby, 28 February 2020

Results of a future border poll on a knife edge Sinéad Ingoldsby, 24 February 2020

Taking the future of our shared island seriously: a growing conversation Colin Harvey, 24 February 2020

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The UK in a Changing Europe (ESRC)

The Brexit deal and services sector Professor Sarah Hall, 28 December 2020

What does the trade deal mean for fisheries? Dr Bryce Stewart, 27 December 2020

What does the Brexit trade deal mean for financial services? Professor Sarah Hall, 27 December 2020

The Brexit deal means Brussels will still loom large Jill Rutter, 27 December 2020

A deal is done: what happens now? Professor Anand Menon, 27 December 2020

Long Read: The possible break up of the United Kingdom Professor Dan Wincott, 19 December 2020

Implementing the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Clarity at Last? land: Clarity at last? Professor David Phinnemore, 10 Dec 2020

How to make a deal with a deal-breaking Government? Professor Katy Hayward, 07 December 2020

Brexit and policing cooperation in Ireland Dr Amanda Kramer, 02 December 2020

UK/Ireland criminal justice cooperation after Brexit Gemma Davies, 17 Nov 2020

A UK-EU deal is needed for Northern Ireland Julian King, 16 November 2020

The Internal Market Bill and its rough ride through the Lords Lord Peter Ricketts, 12 November 2020

Long Read: Brexit and Ireland, north and south Professor Cathy Gormley-Heenan, 26 September 2020

Explainer: The Internal Market Bill and Northern Ireland: where it comes from and what it might mean Professor Katy Hayward, 25 September 2020

Internal Market Bill: the government is still chasing unicorns Professor Philip Syrpis, 25 September 2020

Report: What Would No deal Mean? 23 September 2020

The Good Friday Agreement and the Protocol’s Trade Arrangements Colin Murray, 23 September 2020

US Democrats mean business when it comes to the Irish border and trade Dr Adam Quinn, 17 September 2020

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Will the Lords block the UK Internal Market Bill Professor Meg Russell, 11 September 2020 The Internal Market Bill: when is EU law not EU law? Professor Catherine Barnard, 10 September 2020

The UK Internal Market Bill: The first step to taking back control Professor Adam Cygan, 10 September 2020

What happened when the UK Internal Market Bill met the Northern Ireland/Ireland Protocol? Professor Katy Hayward, 10 September 2020

The UK Internal Market Bill: breaking law and reputation Nick Clapham, 10 September 2020

The Internal Market Bill and the Withdrawal Agreement Colin Murray, 08 September 2020

Northern Ireland and Brexit Dr Clare Rice, 02 September 2020

Explainer: The latest on the EU negotiations Professor Hussein Kassim, 17 August 2020

Unionism, Conservative thinking and Brexit Michael Kenny and Jack Sheldon, 23 July 2020

Northern Ireland and the conundrum for the UK internal market after Brexit Professor Katy Hayward, 16 July 2020

New Irish government offers no Brexit change Dr Luke Field, 01 July 2020

Brexit negotiations: the devolution dimension Professor Nicola McEwen, 25 June 2020

Extension is needed to ensure a comprehensive UK-EU deal, new academic report finds 09 June 2020

Report: The Brexit Negotiations: A Stocktake June 2020

A road to nowhere? The UK’s approach to implementing the NI Protocol Dr Clare Rice, 23 May 2020

Report: Anticipating and meeting new multilevel governance challenges in Northern Ireland after Brexit Katy Hayward et al, May 2020

Genuine NI-GB trade should not be subject to customs controls Professor David Widdowson, 13 May 2020

The Specialised Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Professor David Phinnemore, 28 April 2020

Explainer: An EU presence in Northern Ireland after Brexit Dr Katy Hayward and Professor David Phinnemore, 09 April 2020

Northern Ireland’s MPs: their influence on Brexit

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Dr Katy Hayward, 08 April 2020

EU citizenship rights in Northern Ireland Colin Murray, 06 April 2020

Explainer: What Covid-19 means for the transition period Matt Bevington, 03 April 2020

Devolution arrangements within the UK during the next phase of Brexit Jack Sheldon and Hedydd Phylip, 30 March 2020

Report: Parliament and Brexit March 2020

Covid-19 and the transition period Professor Tim Bale, 19 March 2020

Northern Ireland: the Brexit problem child? Dr Katy Hayward, 17 March 2020

Devolved institutions and future relationship negotiations Iain McIver, 16 March 2020

How can the devolved administrations influence the future relationship negotiations? Iain McIver, 03 March 2020

The (dis-)integration of intergovernmental relations Dr Marius Guderjan, 28 February 2020

The UK union: what next, post-Brexit Dr Daniel Wincott, 21 February 2020

Oven-ready or half-baked? Implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol Colin Murray, 17 February 2020

Michael Gove and post Brexit trade barriers Jill Rutter, 12 February 2020

The Irish election: how will it impact the Brexit negotiations? Professor John O'Brennan, 11 February 2020

Brexit has placed Northern Ireland at the UK-EU interface Dr Katy Hayward, 08 February 2020

Report: Brexit: what next? See especially Page 38f - Katy Hayward: ‘Northern Ireland’. February 2020

Brexit day: view from Ireland Dr Etain Tannam, 31 January 2020

UK Trade Policy Observatory (University of Sussex)

UK-EU trade relations: A checklist of 10 key issues Michael Gasiorek, 20 November 2020

Companies should prepare for increased costs, bureaucracy and border checks for their Northern Ireland business 05 June 2020

The Unfinished Business of the Northern Ireland Protocol Dr Anna Jerzewska, 07 May 2020 Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 54

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Ulster Farmers’ Union

News Release: Brexit deal has been long awaited, says UFU 24 December 2020

News Release: UFU meet virtually with Irish Agriculture Minister 22 December 2020

News Release: UFU comment on NI Protocol agreement 10 December 2020

News Release: Farming unions echo calls for funding assurances 23 November 2020

News Release: Brexit - UK draft legislation on the definition of qualifying NI goods 09 October 2020

News Release: UFU Brexit update 25 September 2020

News Release: UFU respond to UK Internal Market White Paper consultation 14 August 2020

News Release: UFU comment on announcement of Trade and Agriculture Commission 29 June 2020

News Release: UFU give oral evidence at NI Assembly AERA Committee on UK Agri Bill 21 February 2020

News Release: Agriculture Bill upholds continuation of support following EU exit 12 February 2020

Ulster University

Transitional Justice Institute - Report: Deliberating Constitutional Futures November 2020

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6. MEDIA COVERAGE

BBC News, 31 December 2020 Brexit: 'No customs declarations' for GB to NI parcels John Campbell

News Letter, 30 December 2020 Parcel delivery charges to Northern Ireland should not rise after Brexit because there is no Irish Sea border, Secretary of State insists Sam McBride

Belfast Telegraph, 29 January 2020 Parties have little influence outside NI - Viewpoint

The Independent, 29 December 2020 Irish Sea border: what will change between Great Britain and Northern Ireland after Brexit transition phase? Simon Calder

RTÉ News, 28 December 2020 EU member states endorse Brexit trade deal

Belfast Telegraph, 28 December 2020 Majority of Northern Ireland MPs will not back Brexit trade deal as Stormont Assembly recalled

BBC News, 28 December 2020 Brexit: Stormont Executive to discuss trade deal Jayne McCormack

Irish News, 28 December 2020 Dublin pledges funding to ensure northern students' continued participation in Erasmus+ John Manley

The Independent, 28 January 2020 Exclusive: Government warns against using Ulster loophole to dodge customs limits; Northern Ireland will have no limits on what travellers can bring in from Europe – but goods must not be taken into Great Britain Simon Calder

BBC News, 27 December 2020 Tesco: Brexit impact on food prices 'very modest'

Sunday Independent, 27 December 2020 Johnson claims Brexit 'divorce' is start of a new chapter; British prime minister has high hopes for the UK's future - though the issue of the Border between Northern Ireland and the Republic will be dealt with separately Harry Yorke

RTÉ News, 27 December 2020 Ireland will now build a new relationship with UK - Coveney

BBC News, 27 December 2020 Erasmus: NI students with British passports can access funding

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Daily Mail, 26 December 2020 How Brexit trade deal has different impact for Northern Ireland Katie Weston

Irish Times, 24 December 2020 Post-Brexit deal welcomed in NI amid concerns over future outside EU Gerry Moriarty

BBC News, 24 December 2020 Brexit: What does a trade deal mean for Northern Ireland? John Campbell

BBC News, 24 December 2020 Brexit: Why a trade deal is different for Northern Ireland John Campbell

Belfast Telegraph, 22 December 2020 Goods arriving in NI from GB that fail to pass Brexit checks ‘will be sent back’; Chief veterinary officer Robert Huey said another option would be the destruction of produce David Young

Irish Times, 22 December 2020 ‘No special inspections’ at Border regardless of Brexit outcome; Department rejected Border checks on food and animals amid Internal Market Bill crisis Tim O'Brien

News Letter: Parcel operators to suspend deliveries between GB and Northern Ireland 20 December 2020

BBC News, 20 December 2020 Brexit: DPD Ireland and Parcel Motel temporarily suspend some services

Irish News, 14 December 2020 Northern Ireland Protocol will act as 'parachute' even if there is no Brexit deal

The Scotsman, 11 December 2020 Brexit: Why Northern Ireland, a pawn in Boris Johnson's political schemes, might be closer to the UK exit door than Scotland Joyce McMillan

RTÉ News, 10 December 2020 UK to remain aligned with EU rules for agri-food products destined for Northern Ireland Tony Connelly

Belfast Telegraph, 10 December 2020 £400m vowed for Northern Ireland to support post-Brexit transition Michael McHugh

BBC News, 10 December 2020 Brexit: NI supermarkets to receive funding for import costs

RTÉ News, 10 December 2020 Northern Secretary defends agreement on Northern Ireland Protocol

BBC News, 10 December 2020 Brexit: Further £400m for NI to deal with sea border issues

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Irish Times, 10 December 2020 The Irish Times view on Northern Ireland trade: a step in the right direction; An EU-UK deal on the North removes an implicit threat to the Belfast Agreement

Irish News, 10 December 2020 Supermarkets to get three-month 'grace period' from Northern Ireland post- Brexit checks Claire Simpson

Belfast Telegraph, 09 December 2020 Irish Sea Brexit trade deal done after UK drops plan to ignore law Margaret Canning

RTÉ News, 09 December 2020 'Trusted trader scheme' agreed between EU and UK Tony Connelly

The Independent, 09 December 2020 Brexit: EU officials to oversee checks at Northern Ireland ports under Irish Sea deal, Michael Gove admits ‘Grace period’ to exempt British food supplies from costly export health certificates to last only three months Rob Merrick

Irish News, 09 December 2020 Last-minute Brexit deal reached on Northern Ireland border checks Claire Simpson

Irish Times, 09 December 2020 Brexit explainer: What is the latest deal on Northern Ireland about?; EU and UK have reached agreement on how Irish Sea border checks will work post- Brexit Simon Carswell, Naomi O’Leary

BBC News, 08 December 2020 Brexit: UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland border checks

RTÉ News, 08 December 2020 UK agrees to withdraw clauses breaching NI protocol Tony Connelly

The Guardian, 07 December 2020 Checks on goods crossing Irish Sea to start from 1 January; Government confirms no delay, despite demands from businesses and farmers in Northern Ireland Lisa O’Carroll

The Independent, 07 December 2020 What will happen to Northern Ireland after Brexit? Jon Stone

RTÉ News, 07 December 2020 UK may drop parts of bills which breach NI Protocol if 'long-term legal solution found' Tony Connelly

News Letter, 27 November 2020 Sir Reg Empey tells peers that Northern Ireland will become an overseas territory of the EU under Brexit divorce bill - ‘how can the minister maintain that we’re in any sense on an equal footing with rest of the UK’ Richard Wheeler

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RTÉ News, 24 November 2020 Last-minute Brexit talks to prevent UK-Ireland meat product ban Tony Connelly

Sky News, 20 November 2020 Brexit means many food producers plan to stop supplying to Northern Ireland; While the rest of the UK will leave the EU's single market, Northern Ireland will effectively remain within it for goods Stephen Murphy

BBC News, 18 November 2020 Brexit: Irish border 'could be exploited by gangs' Stephen Walker

The Guardian, 18 November 2020 Northern Ireland businesses call for Brexit transition extension; MPs are told region ‘simply will not be ready’ for mandatory border checks on 1 January Lisa O'Carroll

RTÉ News, 10 November 2020 EU exploring options on NI food supply issues Tony Connelly

BBC News, 09 November 2020 Brexit: NI leaders warn EU of 'real threat' to food supplies John Campbell

RTÉ News, 09 November 2020 NI leaders express concern over food supplies after 1 January Tony Connelly

RTÉ News, 09 November 2020 Biden victory may boost Brexit talks with UK - Simon Coveney

Sky News, 08 November 2020 Boris Johnson moves to calm Biden's Brexit fears over Northern Ireland

The Guardian, 05 November 2020 Brexit may reduce our food shipments to Northern Ireland, says Sainsbury's Sarah Butler and Lisa O'Carroll

The Independent, 04 November 2020 Police expect Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal to trigger loyalist protests in Northern Ireland Jon Stone

RTÉ News, 03 November 2020 UK breaches NI protocol response deadline Tony Connelly

The Independent, 03 November 2020 Brexit: Boris Johnson misses EU deadline to explain breach of international law Jon Stone

RTÉ News, 31 October 2020 New Brexit threat to key sectors of all-island economy Tony Connelly

The Independent, 22 October 2020 Brexit: Food and drink companies tell Boris Johnson they will have to pull out of Northern Ireland because of his deal Jon Stone

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BBC News, 08 October 2020 Brexit: Government publishes guidance for Northern Ireland exports John Campbell

Belfast Telegraph, 08 October 2020 Rise in Covid cases and Brexit hits Northern Ireland economic recovery, warns Danske Bank Emma Deighan

The Independent, 05 October 2020 Brexit: Hard border in Northern Ireland would become terror attack target, government warned; Checkpoints would be ‘both a target and a recruiting badge for dissident Republican groups’ Lizzie Dearden

The Guardian, 05 October 2020 No-deal Brexit risks violence in Northern Ireland, MPs warn MI5; Security committee says MI5 cannot afford to cut counter-terrorism resources in region Dan Sabbagh

Irish News, 03 October 2020 Internal Market bill 'far removed from tearing up the Withdrawal Agreement' - former Attorney General John Larkin Bimpe Archer

The Independent, 03 October 2020 Tory minister claims Internal Market Bill doesn't break international law; James Cleverly defends the legality of bill – but admits it could mean ‘divergence from elements in the withdrawal agreement’ May Bulman

The Guardian, 02 October 2020 With its legal action over this UK bill, the EU is showing it means business Catherine Barnard

BBC News, 01 October 2020 Brexit: EU starts legal action over controversial UK Brexit bill

RTÉ News, 01 October 2020 EU in legal action against UK over NI Protocol breach Tony Connelly

The Guardian, 30 September 2020 Brexit: internal market bill passed by Commons despite Tory concerns; Fears of a backbench rebellion prove short-lived as bill goes through to House of Lords Peter Walker and Owen Bowcott

Irish Times, 28 September 2020 Trump envoy plays down risk of UK’s contentious Brexit bill to North peace; Mick Mulvaney says Internal Market Bill is ‘safety net’ if there is no EU-UK trade deal Simon Carswell and Pat Leahy

Irish News, 24 September 2020 Northern Ireland Protocol must be implemented in full and in good faith, says Simon Coveney David Young

RTÉ News, 23 September 2020 Northern Ireland's anti-Brexit party leaders to meet Simon Coveney Vincent Kearney

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BBC News, 22 September 2020 Brexit bill moves on despite MPs' concerns

RTÉ News, 22 September 2020 Opportunity to address Brexit legislation concerns - Coveney Tony Connelly

The Independent, 21 September 2020 Theresa May vows to rebel over ‘reckless’ Brexit bill and claims Boris Johnson didn’t understand his exit deal Rob Merrick

Irish Times, 18 September 2020 Trump envoy to Northern Ireland warns against hard border; Mick Mulvaney says US wants to see terms of Belfast Agreement preserved BBC News, 18 September 2020 Brexit: NI told to start work on checkpoints at sea ports Stephen Walker

BBC News 17 September 2020 PM's Brexit compromise is 'not enough', says Lord Howard

BBC News, 17 September 2020 Brexit: PM in compromise with Tory critics over Internal Market Bill

Belfast Telegraph, 16 September 2020 Raab says EU ‘politicisation’ of NI issue threatens Good Friday Agreement Shaun Connolly and Gavin Cordon

RTÉ News, 16 September 2020 Biden: Good Friday Agreement cannot become a casualty of Brexit Brian O'Donovan

Irish News, 16 September 2020 British government lawyers advised Brexit deal breaks international law, says Brandon Lewis Michael McHugh

RTÉ News, 16 September 2020 Johnson forced to compromise on controversial Brexit bill

The Independent, 16 September 2020 Boris Johnson doesn’t understand the detail of his own Brexit deal – that’s the alarming truth Andrew Grice

BBC News, 16 September 2020 Biden says US trade deal hinges on UK 'respect' for Good Friday Agreement

Irish News, 16 September 2020 Boris Johnson forced to compromise on Brexit Bill Harriet Line and Gavin Cordon

BBC News, 16 September 2020 Dominic Raab seeks to reassure US politicians over Brexit bill

Irish Independent, 16 September 2020 Johnson signals a possible climbdown in Brexit law crisis Harry Yorke

RTÉ News, 16 September 2020

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UK's Dominic Raab in Washington to discuss Brexit's impact on NI Brian O'Donovan

RTÉ News, 16 September 2020 NI Secretary: My answer on breaking the law was correct

RTÉ News, 16 September 2020 EU chief says EU will 'never backtrack' on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Tony Connelly

BBC News, 15 September 2020 Brexit: An uncomfortable moment for the government - is it worth the risk? Laura Kuenssberg Irish News, 15 September 2020 MPs express anger during Internal Market Bill debate Paul Ainsworth

RTÉ News, 15 September 2020 UK government's vote to override Brexit deal 'pretty shocking', says Coveney

Belfast Telegraph, 15 September 2020 Johnson slams 'extreme' EU as he defends bid to break treaty; Brussels 'acting unreasonably over NI Protocol' David Hughes

Prospect Magazine If MPs cannot be relied upon to protect the UK’s international reputation, can the Lords? Peter Kellner

News Letter, 14 September 2020 Boris Johnson’s controversial internal market bill easily passes first stage in the House of Commons

RTÉ News, 14 September 2020 Johnson says EU has yet to take revolver off table

Belfast Telegraph, 14 September 2020 Johnson defends power to break international law in face of Tory revolt David Hughes

BBC News, 14 September 2020 Brexit: NI MPs seek to amend Internal Market Bill

Sky News, 14 September 2020 Explainer: Brexit: What is the Internal Market Bill and why is it controversial? Alix Culbertson

BBC News, 13 September 2020 'Firm and strong' EU response expected - Taoiseach Martin

Mail Online, 12 September 2020 Boris Johnson 'could drop plans to tear up parts of Brexit deal if EU limits Irish Sea checks' - as PM accuses Brussels of trying to break up UK's 'territorial integrity' Henry Martin, James Gant and Jack Wright

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Irish Independent, 12 September 2020 Brussels and Washington deliver fresh warnings over UK move to breach deal; Johnson under attack at home over Brexit tactics Cormac McQuinn

Belfast Telegraph, 11 September 2020 NI peace deal at risk, warns EU after Gove says Bill won't be axed Gavin Cordon

The Guardian, 11 September 2020 Brexit override plan would breach Vienna convention, QC says; Legal experts and peers say UK government proposal would also breach ministerial code Owen Bowcott

BBC News, 11 September 2020 Brexit talks will resume despite UK rejecting EU ultimatum

RTÉ News, 11 September 2020 EU boosts 'no-deal' planning as UK refuses to give way in Brexit stand off

Irish Independent, 11 September 2020 Brexit talks on brink of collapse as EU threatens legal action; Johnson’s government rejects demands over controversial bill Senan Molony

Sky News, 10 September 2020 Brexit: Government refuses to drop plans to override parts of Brexit deal; Brussels threatens legal action and hints at halting trade talks as it calls on the UK government to back down Greg Heffer

RTÉ News, 10 September 2020 UK refuses to back down over controversial legislation

BBC News, 10 September 2020 Brexit: Lords' anger over 'hypocritical' changes to divorce deal

BBC News, 10 September 2020 Brexit: EU ultimatum to UK over withdrawal deal changes

RTÉ News, 10 September 2020 'Trust has been eroded' over UK plan - Martin

Irish Independent, 10 September 2020 Breach of international law would be unacceptable, says Taoiseach; Martin tells Johnson of anger over U-turn on protocol on North Senan Molony

RTÉ News, 10 September 2020 EU would be allowed take legal action over 'clear breach' of Brexit deal Tony Connelly

Irish Times, 10 September 2020 Boris Johnson defends contentious Bill as necessary to protect peace in the North; John Major warns of fallout from Bill, which UK admits will break international law Denis Staunton

BBC News, 10 September 2020 Brexit: EU has 'serious concerns' ahead of emergency talks with UK

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Irish Times, 09 September 2020 Four ways the new UK Bill breaches the Brexit treaty; UK Internal Market Bill ‘drives coach and horses’ through Northern Ireland protocol Simon Carswell

BBC News, 09 September 2020 Brexit: What changes is the government planning for the Northern Ireland deal? Chris Morris

BBC News, 09 September 2020 Brexit: PM defends planned changes to Withdrawal Agreement

Belfast Telegraph, 09 September 2020 Storm over No 10's plan to flout law and alter EU deal; Secretary of State insists breaching key parts of Withdrawal Agreement will save jobs in Northern Ireland

Belfast Telegraph, 09 September 2020 With this Bill, we will guarantee unfettered access for Northern Ireland businesses to rest of UK market Brandon Lewis and Alok Sharma

Irish Times, 08 September 2020 UK admits it intends to break international law; British legislation will override parts of the Northern Ireland protocol in the Brexit withdrawal agreement Denis Staunton

Belfast Telegraph, 08 September 2020 NI business leaders in call for certainty over EU exit talks Margaret Canning

Irish News, 08 September 2020 Prominent politicians in US warn against Brexit deals that undermine Good Friday Agreement Connla Young

Belfast Telegraph, 08 September 2020 Brexit: What is UK Government proposing and how EU has reacted to NI protocol changes report Shaun Connolly

Irish News, 08 September 2020 Parties accuse London of Brexit ‘betrayal' Bimpe Archer

Irish Independent, 08 September 2020 Taoiseach urged to tackle Boris Johnson over threat of UK U-turn on Border John Downing and Cormac McQuinn

Belfast Telegraph, 07 September 2020 Parties split over plans to alter Brexit trade deal as DUP gives cautious welcome; But Remain parties brand it 'shocking bad faith' Suzanne Breen

BBC News, 07 September 2020 New Brexit law will not 'tear up' EU trade plans

BBC News, 07 September 2020 Brexit: No 10 must honour NI protocol, say Remain parties Jayne McCormack

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The Guardian, 07 September 2020 Alarm in Dublin and Belfast over Boris Johnson's Brexit threat; Shockwaves felt both sides of Irish divide over plan to renege on withdrawal agreement Rory Carroll

Belfast Telegraph, 04 September 2020 Critical gaps in Northern Ireland Brexit plan, leaked memo warns Rob Merrick

Irish Independent, 01 September 2020 Ulster farmers fear discrimination if NI becomes backdoor to UK market Ciaran Moran

The Guardian, 24 August 2020 The Irish Sea border means chaos looms, even with a Brexit deal Polly Toynbee

RTÉ News, 21 Aug 2020 EU's Barnier 'disappointed and concerned' after Brexit talks

Irish Times, 08 August 2020 British cash for Northern Ireland shows scale of Brexit disruption; Planned trader support service leaves many issues unresolved despite £650m pledge Naomi O’Leary

RTÉ News, 7 August 2020 Ireland may have role in London-Brussels talks, indicates Gove Tommie Gorman

The Guardian, 07 August 2020 Brexit: UK government pledges £355m to cushion Northern Ireland businesses; Support package unveiled to help firms with bureaucracy of moving goods across Irish Sea Rory Carroll

Daily Express, 23 July 2020 Brexit shock: How Northern Ireland ‘could return to EU’ after UK departure Kate Nicholson

RTÉ News, 17 July 2020 Brexit: Concerns for EU after latest meeting with UK over Irish Protocol Tony Connelly

RTÉ News, 14 July 2020 UK government's approach to Irish protocol condemned by a Westminster committee

The Guardian, 14 July 2020 Northern Ireland businesses ‘must get Brexit compensation’; MPs say government should pay millions to cover cost of trading with Great Britain Lisa O’Carroll

The Guardian, 17 June 2020 Brexit revives unionist and nationalist divide in Northern Ireland; Survey shows retrenchment of identity positions in traditional political allegiances Henry McDonald

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The Guardian, 05 June 2020 Business leaders demand delay to Irish Sea border checks; six months needed to prepare for Brexit border checks, warn Northern Ireland business groups Lisa O’Carroll

RTÉ News, 05 June 2020 Michel Barnier indicates that a 'simplified' customs procedure will be possible in Northern Ireland Tony Connolly

The Independent, 02 June 2020 Brexit: Northern Ireland Assembly passes motion calling for transition period extension; 'The NI Assembly’s vote is a clear indication that Boris Johnson must rethink and do the right thing for those across the UK' Ashley Cowburn

The Guardian, 01 June 2020 Northern Ireland faces 'potent threat' from Brexit and Covid-19; Lords committee warns uncertainty over trading rules may add to economic damage of crisis Peter Walker

Irish News, 01 June 2020 Uncertainty and lack of time before end of Brexit transition poses threat to prosperity and stability in Northern Ireland, report warns

BBC News, 25 May 2020 Brexit: Irish Sea border 'unlikely' to be ready by January John Campbell

The Guardian, 23 May 2020 Johnson's promised Brexit border in Irish Sea 'will not be ready in time'; Influential think tank warns that UK will need to extend transition period in wake of coronavirus or risk very hard border Michael Savage

BBC News 23 May 2020 Brexit: 'Clock ticking' for detail on GB to NI trade checks John Campbell

Irish Independent, 21 May 2020 EU 'sceptical' of UK proposal on Brexit protocol in North – Coveney Hugh O’Connell

Irish Times, 21 May 2020 Britain’s post-Brexit trade plan for Irish Sea: some gaping holes; London paper on cross-water commerce neglects checks, origins and smuggling Naomi O’Leary

RTÉ News, 20 May 2020 UK Protocol paper may be just enough to avoid fresh crisis Tony Connelly

BBC News, 20 May 2020 Brexit: Westminster vows checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from rest of UK will be kept to a minimum Michael McHugh and David Hughes

BBC News, 20 May 2020 Brexit: Government confirms new checks on goods entering NI from GB John Campbell

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BBC News, 20 May 2020 Brexit: Reaction to government plans on goods entering NI

RTÉ News, 17 May 2020 No deal Brexit a real risk now, says Tánaiste

RTÉ News, 15 May 2020 Minimal progress in EU-UK trade negotiations Tony Connelly

Sky News, 14 May 2020 Brexit: PM accused of being 'deeply dishonest' as Northern Ireland plans emerge; The Cabinet Office says it has "always been clear that there will be requirements for live animals and agrifood" after Brexit Alan McGuinness

RTÉ News, 14 May 2020 Customs posts at NI ports as part of Brexit - UK Vincent Kearney

The Independent, 14 May 2020 Brexit: Government admits for first time there will be checks on goods crossing Irish Sea; Junior minister reveals UK officials have confirmed ‘physical posts at ports of entry’ for Northern Ireland Adam Forrest

RTÉ News, 10 May 2020 Brexit gears grind slowly on as deadlines draw closer Tony Connelly

The Guardian, 05 May 2020 Brexit talks hurtling towards new crisis point, says Irish foreign minister; Warning comes as study finds cost of checks on Northern Ireland supermarket deliveries could exceed £100,000 per lorry Lisa O’Carroll

Daily Express, 05 May 2020 UK caves to EU's Brexit demands as Gove admits there will be 'checks' at Irish border Naomi Adedokun

BBC News, 05 May 2020 Brexit: Simon Coveney says trade talks progress not good Jayne McCormack

Belfast Telegraph, 03 May 2020 EU bid to keep office in Belfast is criticised by pro-Brexit parties

Irish Times, 03 May 2020 Britain rejects request for permanent EU office in Belfast; Pro-Remain parties in Northern Ireland criticise ‘petty’ decision by UK government Gerry Moriarty

The Independent, 02 May 2020 UK agreed last year EU could set up office in Belfast but backtracked; Government now rejecting EU oversight of implementing Northern Ireland agreement Jon Stone

RTÉ News, 02 May 2020 Irish question returns to the fore of Brexit talks Tony Connelly

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Irish Times, 02 May 2020 Brexit re-emerges from the shadow of Covid-19; Talks this week on the Northern Irish protocol presage a difficult road ahead Denis Staunton

The Guardian, 02 May 2020 Row over EU office in Belfast threatens to derail Brexit talks; UK refuses request from Brussels for Northern Ireland presence for second time Lisa O'Carroll

BBC News, 2 May 2020 Brexit: Michael Gove writes to parties over EU presence in NI

The Independent, 01 May 2020 UK must ‘immediately’ start building new customs posts for Northern Ireland trade checks, EU says; UK has made little progress on new infrastructure needed for checks Boris Johnson signed up to Jon Stone

Irish Times, 30 April 2020 Obscure committee could give North input into EU decision making post Brexit Katy Hayward and David Phinnemore

RTÉ News, 30 April 2020 Irish Government says EU office in Belfast is 'logical' amid stand-off with UK Tony Connelly

BBC News, 30 April 2020 Brexit: Committee holds 'constructive' NI deal meeting John Campbell

Irish Times, 29 April 2020 British, EU officials to discuss post-Brexit arrangements for NI; Impatience in Brussels over Britain’s failure to prepare for customs border in Irish Sea Denis Staunton

The Guardian, 29 April 2020 Brussels and UK at odds over proposed EU office in Belfast; Clashes expected over plan which Britain says would sow division in Northern Ireland Jennifer Rankin and Lisa O'Carroll

BBC News, 27 April 2020 Brexit: No EU mini embassy in Belfast – Gove Stephen Walker

RTÉ News, 01 April 2020 UK refuses EU request for Belfast office Tony Connelly

Belfast Telegraph, 19 March 2020 No hard border down Irish Sea after Brexit, vows Brandon Lewis Lewis McKenzie

Prospect Magazine, 04 March 2020 This new Brexit committee sums up everything the government is still getting wrong about Northern Ireland; That the committee does not have a single MP from Northern Ireland shows the government is still unwilling to recognise the realities of Brexit Siobhán Fenton

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BBC News, 05 March 2020 Brexit: NI Affairs committee sets up inquiry into customs plans Jayne McCormack

BBC News, 05 March 2020 Fishing industry 'doesn't expect Brexit sell-out' Conor Macauley

RTÉ News, 29 February 2020 Dangerous Game: The deepening standoff over the Irish Protocol Tony Connelly BBC News, 25 February 2020 Brexit: EU warns UK over goods checks between NI and GB John Campbell

RTÉ News, 25 February 2020 Failing to implement Irish Protocol could cause 'significant damage', says Coveney

BBC News, 24 February 2020 Brexit: 'No border between NI and GB' - NI secretary John Campbell

Express Online, 24 February 2020 Brexit brinkmanship: PM ready to ditch NI protocol in hardball fight with Brussels John Varga

Belfast Telegraph, 24 February 2020 Ireland and Brussels urge UK to honour all terms of Withdrawal Agreement Rebecca Black and David Young

The Guardian, 23 February 2020 Brexit: EU and US trade deals 'at risk' if UK reneges on Northern Ireland pledges; Concerns raised after reports negotiating team told to devise plans to ‘get around’ protocol in withdrawal agreement

RTÉ News, 23 February 2020 Johnson's Brexit team seeks to evade Irish Sea checks on goods

BBC News, 19 February 2020 Immigration rules: NI politicians speak out about government plans

BBC News, 19 February 2020 Immigration rules: NI hospitality hits out at new points-based system

Belfast Telegraph, 16 February 2020 NI traders call for EU to show ‘generosity’ in post-Brexit talks; Higher costs and less availability will hit the region hardest unless extra measures are taken, the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium has predicted Michael McHugh

RTÉ News, 15 February EU and UK are poles apart on the Irish Protocol Tony Connelly

Belfast Telegraph, 14 February 2020 Northern Ireland business leaders urge SoS Brandon Lewis to ensure government's Brexit trade barrier promise is kept Margaret Canning

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RTÉ News, 14 February 2020 Extent of EU Law to be monitored in NI post transition period Tony Connelly

Belfast Telegraph, 13 February 2020 Brexit concerns forcing French and German tourists away from Northern Ireland, warns industry chief Michael McHugh

The Guardian, 13 February 2020 Sinn Féin’s success makes the breakup of the UK more likely Martin Kettle

Belfast Telegraph, 12 February 2020 NI firms may have to make 31 entries on customs forms after Brexit – officials Michael McHugh

Belfast Telegraph, 12 February 2020 Brexit having no impact on Northern Ireland foreign investment, says Invest NI director Mark McConville

BBC News, 11 February 2020 Could EU's attitude to Irish unity mirror approach to German reunification? Mark Devenport

BBC News, 11 February 2020 Brexit: Warning over customs duties on goods entering NI John Campbell

Farming Life, 07 February 2020 Northern Ireland’s farmers turn to diversification to support incomes after Brexit

BBC News, 05 February 2020 Brexit: Northern Ireland consumers 'could face reduced choice' John Campbell

Belfast Telegraph, 04 February 2020 Northern Ireland at risk of being caught between rock and a hard place post- Brexit: report Steven Alexander

BBC News, 03 February 2020 Ports plan for Brexit Irish Sea checks Faisal Islam

News Letter, 01 February 2020 Brexit has loosened the ties that bind Northern Ireland to Britain Sam McBride

The Guardian, 01 February 2020 For unionists in Northern Ireland, Brexit has backfired badly; They thought they’d be celebrating: instead, unionists feel betrayed. Nationalists, meanwhile, can sense an opportunity Susan McKay

RTÉ News, 01 February 2020 Von der Leyen contradicts Johnson on Brexit checks Tony Connelly

BBC News, 31 January 2020 Brexit: What will UK's exit from EU mean for Stormont? Jayne McCormack

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