Leaving the European Single Market has opened the potential for new barriers in the movement of goods and services within the UK. The UK Government has launched its White Paper on the UK Internal Market for public consultation.
This brief primer outlines the context for this White Paper, key proposals in it and particular issues it raises with respect to Northern Ireland in light of the obligations of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Read Katy’s full paper here: The UK Internal Market white paper and Northern Ireland
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About the Author
Katy Hayward is a Professor in Sociology in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University Belfast. She has particular expertise on cross-border cooperation and management, focusing on the case study of Ireland/Northern Ireland and the impact of EU membership.
