Does Barnier want to heed all voices?

I agree with him on that point, which is why it is baffling that he did not extend an invitation beyond the two parties who recently presided over a failed talks process.

We wrote to Mr Barnier last week requesting a meeting with him regarding the negotiations.

Sinn Fein and the DUP do not speak for all the people of Northern Ireland.

There are other parties with mandates who represent the views of a significant portion of our society.

It is vital that those involved in these negotiations receive a fully representative range of voices from Northern Ireland. If Mr Barnier is serious about listening to all voices, then we would welcome the opportunity to meet with him.