EDM 727: Northern Ireland Protocol

That this House acknowledges the ongoing harm caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol to Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom and its economic and trade stability; recognises the disruption caused by the Irish Sea border, which imposes unnecessary regulatory and customs barriers between Northern Ireland and Great Britain; notes with deep concern the damage inflicted on businesses across North Down, where local firms have faced increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and reduced competitiveness as a direct consequence of the Protocol; further highlights the democratic deficit created by the imposition of EU laws without consent; welcomes the Mutual Enforcement Bill introduced by the hon. Member for North Antrim as a fair and practical alternative to the Protocol; believes that mutual enforcement would remove the need for internal trade barriers while respecting both UK and EU regulations; and urges the Government to adopt this Bill as the definitive solution to restoring Northern Ireland’s full and equal place within the United Kingdom, protecting businesses, and ensuring economic stability.