Brexit NI: Arlene Foster and DUP want to change law concerning NI protocol
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Speaking in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland’s First Minister said: “In an interview a couple of weeks ago, I said we would obey the law and as ministers it is our legal duty to make sure that we look to the law, but that doesn’t stop us from trying to change the law.
“I will be working will all my colleagues in the DUP to try and ensure we listen to the voices of businesses and we make sure that we represent that voice.
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Asked about the comments made by Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, Mrs Foster added: “Those are matters for the ministers in Whitehall and in Westminster. For us here in Northern Ireland we have to make sure that we represent the interests of companies so we can continue to do business in the Great Britain market.
“It’s important we continue to make the case for clarification, for changes where necessary so that we can move ahead.”
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