In fact, she put it very precisely that *if* a foodstuff was available in the UK then it would also be available in #NorthernIreland. That says precisely nothing about products that are *not* currently available in the UK (e.g. tomatoes), or whether products available in NI would also be available in the UK. This subtle but important point seems to have been lost on many. 😏 #NorthernIreland #WindsorFramework #TurnipGate

“It was a real coincidence that they were in a wood-panelled room, decked out with portraits of various kings and queens. Symbolism with which to batter the #DUP.” 😆 #NorthernIreland #WindsorFramework https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/feb/27/brexit-done-northern-ireland-protocol-sunak?CMP=share_btn_tw

Rishi Sunak’s strategy seems to be to appeal directly to the people of #NorthernIreland, claiming that the #WindsorFramework addresses the remaining practical issues, in order to make the #DUP look like they are playing politics if and when they reject the deal.

Quite something that Von der Leyen said the #WindsorFramework means “the same food will be available in Northern Ireland as in the rest of UK” when, uniquely in Europe, the UK is rationing salad vegetables. Turnips all round, I guess? #NorthernIreland #TurnipGate