Article 16 - The Sequel

 

This thread is a helpful explainer as to what Article 16 is all about.

A lot of discussion about Article 16 of NI Protocol, especially after Johnson said that he would consider invoking it to prevent a border down the Irish Sea.

A thread to clarify what Article 16 really is, & why it doesn't offer a solution to the Prime Minister's problem: /1

— Anton Spisak (@AntonSpisak) February 4, 2021

 

It would seem that the UK are now pushing to invoke it. However, unlike the EU which invoked it without exhausting (or even following) the agreed consultation process, the UK will at first try consultation and negotiation.