As of today, the United Kingdom is officially leaving the European Union. This means a lot of changes for people living in Northern Ireland, as well as for businesses and governments across the UK. In this article, we’ll be covering all the latest news on Brexit in Northern Ireland, including what’s happening with the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, what the future holds for trade with Europe, and more. So make sure to read on to get up-to-date on all the latest developments!
What is Brexit?
What is Brexit?
On the 23rd of June 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. This decision came as a shock to many people and has since led to a lot of uncertainty. What exactly does this mean for Northern Ireland?
Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced in her Lancaster House speech on January 17th that England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would each have their own separate arrangements with the European Union after leaving. However, these details have yet to be finalised and are still subject to negotiations.
So what will happen if we leave the European Union?
Theresa May has said that she wants Britain to remain part of some free trade agreements with Europe, but it is not clear which ones. She has also said that she wants new arrangements for immigration and security co-operation with Europe. It is not clear yet how these will work or what they will look like.
There are a number of possible outcomes for Brexit depending on how negotiations go:
If negotiations go well then Britain could stay in the Single Market and Customs Union which would give them access to all EU goods without having to pay tariffs.
Alternatively Britain could negotiate its own free trade agreement with Europe which would be similar to those already in place between member countries but would not include membership of the Single Market or Customs Union.
Britain could also leave the EU completely and set up its own trade deals with other countries around the world
What is Northern Ireland and why is it important?
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom and it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland. The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum on June 23rd, 2016. The decision has implications for Northern Ireland because it will need to decide what status it will have within the EU after Brexit.
Northern Ireland is not part of the European Union and has its own currency, the pound sterling. It is also subject to different customs rules than the rest of the UK. If Northern Ireland leaves the EU without a deal, it will have to follow different trade rules from the rest of Europe and could face tariffs on goods exported to Britain.
Theresa May, Prime Minister of Britain, has said that she would like to see an agreement between Great Britain and Northern Ireland on how they will operate within the EU after Brexit. She has also said that she wants to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. However, there is no guarantee that an agreement can be reached before Brexit happens on March 29th, 2019.
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Northern Ireland Brexit News: What You Need To Know As The UK Leaves The European Union
The United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union on March 29, 2019. This means that there are a number of key Brexit-related events that will take place in Northern Ireland over the next few months. Here are four pieces of news you need to know about the UK’s departure from the EU:
1) The referendum on leaving the EU took place in the UK on June 23, 2016. 52% of voters chose to leave the European Union while 48% chose to remain.
2) On March 29, 2019, the UK will officially leave the EU. This will happen by way of a withdrawal agreement negotiated between the UK and the EU. The agreement must be ratified by all 27 member states of the EU before it can come into effect.
3) Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and will therefore be affected by Brexit. The UK Government has stated that it intends to maintain “seamless” border controls between Northern Ireland and mainland Ireland after Brexit. However, this may not be possible given how complex and sensitive border arrangements currently are between both jurisdictions.
4) There have been a number of reports about possible implications for Northern Irish businesses and citizens if Brexit goes ahead without a deal being struck between Britain and the EU. These include potential tariffs on trade with other countries and restrictions on access toEU markets.
What happens next?
In what is being billed as one of the most significant moments in UK history, the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. The referendum, which took place on Thursday, 23 June, saw 52% of voters endorse leaving the 28-member bloc.
The Brexit process will now begin, with negotiations set to start within days. Prime Minister Theresa May has said that the UK will leave “the single market and customs union” but will remain part of “the EU’s legal system and public institutions”. She has also said that Northern Ireland will be treated differently from other parts of the UK when it comes to its relationship with the EU.
Northern Ireland has been a part of the UK since 1922 and voted overwhelmingly (96%) in favour of remaining in the EU. However, because it is an integral part of the UK mainland, leaving the EU could have significant implications for Northern Ireland’s economy and status within Irish society.
There are concerns that if there are barriers placed between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, trade and travel could become difficult or even impossible. There are also fears that any hard border between Northern Ireland and Great Britain could lead to further violence along sectarian lines.
As negotiations get underway, it is important for people in Northern Ireland to stay updated on all developments. Following is a summary of key points you need to know about Brexit in Northern Ireland:
What happens next? On 23rd June 2016 a referendum was held in which 51% of Britons
