Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister MP:
“Last week in the Commons I used the opportunity presented by questions to the leader of the House to ask for a debate on the latest iteration of the crippling Irish sea border, namely the parcels border, which is due to become effective from 1 May. It will
mean that every parcel moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, including
personal parcels from a grandmother to a grandchild, is subject to the requirements of the EU customs border. It is particularly damaging for business, because business-to-business parcels can be sent only if the sender belongs to the trusted trader scheme and pays the fee, and if they make a customs declaration, including on where the goods came from and what they are. I asked when the Commons could discuss the fact that this United Kingdom is being partitioned and severed by an unnecessary border in the Irish Sea.
“I welcome the fact that on foot of this the leader of the House has drawn the matter to attention of the Secretary of State and advised him that he should “ensure that the House is kept updated on this matter.”
“I am very conscious that it was the gross injustice of the Sea Border which resulted in me being elected as MP for North Antrim and I will continue to challenge it at even turn until our place in the United Kingdom is restored.”