Northern Ireland protocol: Northern Ireland voters split on need for Brexit checks, poll reveals
A new survey has revealed Northern Ireland voters are split over the need for Brexit checks on goods coming in from Great Britain.
On Wednesday, the EU will say it is retreating from the threat of a trade war and confirm a “package” of arrangements to end the dispute over the sales of British sausages, secondhand cars and potted plants in Northern Ireland.
Sources said the EU will unveil “a package of measures” along with an agreement to accept the UK’s request for a three-month extension on a grace period for the sales of chilled meats.
The deal comes as research reveals 67% of voters agree that Northern Ireland does need “particular arrangements” to manage Brexit because of the land border with Ireland, but voters are divided on whether the 2020 protocol is the answer.
When asked if the Northern Ireland protocol was appropriate, 47% agreed and 47% disagreed.
The concern about its impact on shopping revealed 69% are concerned about the cost of products while 61% are concerned that the range of products might be reduced by checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea.
Three-quarters of the 1,500 respondents said the position of Northern Ireland assembly candidates on the protocol will be relevant when choosing how to vote next year.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jun/30/northern-ireland-voters-split-on-need-for-brexit-checks-poll-reveals
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