FMQs: Overriding NI protocol could result in wider economic damage
The UK Government’s plans to override the Northern Ireland Protocol risks turbocharging the negative impacts of Brexit on Scotland’s economy, Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman said at FMQs today.
Speaking after FMQs, Maggie Chapman said:
“By seeking to override parts of the NI protocol the UK Government is putting the economic wellbeing of the North of Ireland behind their desire to impose their Brexit ideology.
“We know that Brexit is already damaging Scottish businesses. Indeed, some businesses in the North East have decided to stop all international business due to Brexit.
“If the UK Government actually follows through with its plan to rip up this international agreement the consequences could turbocharge that economic damage.
“It’s clearer than ever that Independence for Scotland is now very clearly the best route to secure our country’s position as an outward looking and internationally responsible European nation.”