It is no surprise that Sir Keir Starmer’s party will seek to keep the Windsor Framework in place – but it does raise questions for the how the DUP can proceed with its new policy of removing EU law from Northern Ireland . Gavin Robinson announced the new policy as part of the election campaign. It would mean scrapping the current Windsor Framework, as its structures rely on the application of EU regulations here.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Sammy Wilson has said the party’s position is to support mutual enforcement arrangements – also backed by the TUV and the Ulster Unionist Party . However, there has been little from the party leadership about what arrangements it wants to put in place and how that would be achieved.
The Labour manifesto states that it is “committed to implementing the Windsor Framework in good faith and protecting the UK internal market. “Northern Ireland’s economy has enormous strengths – with a highly skilled workforce, strong services, manufacturing and life sciences sectors, and great opportunities for inward investment. Advertisement Advertisement “A Labour government will champion Northern Ireland around the world and work with the Executive to encourage more businesses to invest in Northern Ireland’s future”.
The party – which according to the polls will lead the next UK government – has al.
