"What steps he is taking to support businesses in Northern Ireland in preparation for the end of the transition period...." Tommy Sheppard - View Speech
"The Prime Minister continues to insist that Northern Ireland businesses can simply throw customs exit declarations “in the bin”, while Michel Barnier continues to insist that this would be incompatible with the UK’s legal commitments. The Secretary of State says that consultations are ongoing, but does he not see that …..." Tommy Sheppard - View Speech
"8. What support the Government is providing to Northern Ireland for preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement. ..." Tommy Sheppard - View Speech
"Thank you, Mr Speaker. Let me assure you that, contrary to popular belief, my political conviction has not been moderated or mellowed by the passing of the years. The latest Northern Ireland budget included £16.5 million for the Police Service of Northern Ireland to prepare for Brexit. Will the Secretary …..." Tommy Sheppard - View Speech
"Yesterday, the Irish Foreign Minister suggested that the EU-UK transition arrangements could be extended beyond 2020 if better arrangements were not in place for the Irish border. Do the problems with dealing with the border mean that the UK could stay in the single market, the customs union and the …..." Tommy Sheppard - View Speech
"I appreciate that the Secretary of State must feel quite lonely in Belfast these days, given that her views on Europe are not shared by the overwhelming majority of the population of Northern Ireland. Can we get to the bottom of the question of Brexit and the border? Her colleague, …..." Tommy Sheppard - View Speech