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09/12/2024
SDLP Describes Irish Sea Border Bill As 'Detached From Reality'
An Irish Sea Border Bill, presented to the House of Commons by the TUV's Jim Allister, has been described as "detached from reality", by SDLP Leader Claire Hanna.
South Belfast and Mid Down MP Ms Hanna said: "The Irish Sea Border Bill before the Commons today is the stuff of fantasy, detached from the reality of Brexit and the present day.
"Instead of wasting time on legislation that offers no solutions and which will go nowhere, we should be working together to address the concerns of people across the region, dealing with the remaining challenges of Brexit.
"People want to move on. Last week the assembly endorsed the SDLP's proposals on a positive, forward-looking approach to the years ahead and this week in Brussels we found a continued desire to support Northern Ireland. As the north's most proudly pro-European party, the SDLP will champion that big, prosperous and shared future."
South Belfast and Mid Down MP Ms Hanna said: "The Irish Sea Border Bill before the Commons today is the stuff of fantasy, detached from the reality of Brexit and the present day.
"People want to move on. Last week the assembly endorsed the SDLP's proposals on a positive, forward-looking approach to the years ahead and this week in Brussels we found a continued desire to support Northern Ireland. As the north's most proudly pro-European party, the SDLP will champion that big, prosperous and shared future."
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