Statement by TUV Lagan Valley spokesperson Lorna Smyth:
“From the early days of the Protocol TUV made the argument that the only way Unionists would force the Government to move on the issue was to make them choose between Stormont and the Protocol. This was the message Jim Allister drove home at rallies and public meetings the length and breadth of Northern Ireland and in countless statements to the press.
“Now, this core TUV message is centre stage and those who once implemented the Protocol have shifted to the TUV position.
“Everyone who voted TUV can see the value of doing so as suddenly the Government has promised action. It must be delivered.
“Be in no doubt – there are 65,000 reasons why things may now be moving!
“TUV is setting the agenda and we will continue to hold the feet of the establishment to the fire in order to ensure that there is no backsliding”.