Lord Empey: We need honesty from the government on any type of Irish Sea border, not confusion
The government’s response continues to be confusing and contradictory.
Boris Johnson says there will be no border and the EU says there will, as does the Withdrawal Agreement.
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Yet again, business is left in limbo by statements that don’t add up and seem to most informed observers to be unachievable.
We need openness and honesty from government, and an undertaking that any additional costs will be met by the Treasury to ensure that companies in Northern Ireland will remain competitive.
Lord Empey, Ulster Unionist peer, Westminster