DUP triggers Stormont Brake over EU customs code

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 16:20 · Archive

The DUP has formally petitioned to trigger the Stormont Brake against new EU customs legislation.

The DUP has formally petitioned the Speaker to object to legislation introducing revised EU customs rules affecting importers and exporters. The party has invoked the Stormont Brake mechanism in response to the proposed changes.

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley stated that the party believes the new EU customs code threatens to deepen trade barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Stormont Brake is a power that allows designated opposition parties at the Northern Ireland Assembly to petition against Westminster legislation they consider harmful to the devolved administration.

How it is being reported

• DUP to trigger Stormont Brake over proposed EU law changesDUP MLA Jonathan Buckley says his party will seek to trigger the Stormont Brake in response to new EU customs rules which threaten to deepen trade barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.News Letter · 4 Nov, 15:34
• DUP aiming to trigger Stormont Brake over new EU customs codeParty has formally petitioned the Speaker to object to legislation introducing revised rules for importers and exportersBelfast Telegraph · 4 Nov, 13:58

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