“Northern Ireland will have access to the UK market and to the European Single Market, and that’s an incredibly attractive proposition for investors - it's the best result for the people, families and businesses of Northern Ireland.”

Scotland: “So, if Northern Ireland can stay in the Single Market, why can’t we?”

UK: “Because FUCK YOU, that's why.”

@alanferrier Perhaps the threat of terrorism pays 😬
@martinvermeer @alanferrier The NI conflict forced the Good Friday agreement which is the ultimate reason for this Windsor protocol.
@pmroman @martinvermeer @alanferrier the ultimate reason for the protocol was British colonialism in Ireland.