Northern Ireland Protocol has trashed the Belfast Agreement: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Liam Gallagher forced to cancel Belfast concert after star injured in helicopter incident

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Subscribe              Sep 21, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good morning In the news today: * The Northern Ireland Protocol has "trashed the Belfast Agreement" and this must be emphasised on his US visit by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the DUP leader has said. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has accused both US President Joe Biden and former EU commissioner Michel Barnier of falsely claiming that the agreement "is protected by the protocol". * Former taoiseach John Bruton says Michael D Higgins' decision to decline an invitation from church leaders to a service marking partition and the formation of NI "opens serious questions" about Dublin's acceptance of the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement. And church leaders organising the event said that although they were crafting details of the event since before March this year to suit all parties concerned, Mr Higgins only told them last week he would not be attending - something Mr Higgins firmly denied. * Leading Orangeman Mervyn Gibson has said that relations between unionists and the Republic's government are at their lowest ebb for "many years". He said the true cause of this is the NI Protocol, and that whilst he does not believe Michael D Higgins is genuinely interested in cross-community outreach, he is "indifferent" as to whether he visits NI or not. * Liam Gallagher's gig at Belsonic has been cancelled after the former Oasis frontman hurt himself falling from a helicopter. Liam tweeted this morning: "Absolutely gutted to cancel my Belfast show this weekend. I had an accident after IOW (Isle of Wight) festival and have bust my nose so cant sing. The Doctors have told me to rest up. Don't let a good deal pass you by this Autumn With the leaves soon starting to change, Autumn is certainly on it's way, but before you start to look beyond to the wintry weather and shorter days we want to celebrate Autumn in all it's colour and spectacle with a spectacular sale. Until October 17 we're cutting our prices in half for the first 6 months of new monthly digital subscriptions, or for the first 3 months of  print subscriptions. Checkout using the promo code ATMN50 for 50% off.            Northern Ireland Protocol has trashed the Belfast Agreement: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson           The Northern Ireland Protocol has "trashed the Belfast Agreement" and this must be emphasised on his US visit by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the DUP leader has said.                 Liam Gallagher forced to cancel Belfast concert after star injured in helicopter incident   Liam Gallagher's gig at Belsonic has been cancelled after the former Oasis frontman hurt himself falling from a helicopter.           Top Orangeman: Michael D Higgins is an irrelevant foreign head-of-state   Leading Orangeman Mervyn Gibson has said that relations between unionists and the Republic's government are at their lowest ebb for "many years".           Givan brings Chelsea joy to disabled NI schoolboy   A young Chelsea football fan who was given tickets to the Uefa Super Cup final last month by First Minister Paul Givan said thank you in person during a visit to Stormont today.           Michelle O'Neill returns to Stormont after Covid battle and urges caution on lifting restrictions   Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill, who returned to Stormont yesterday after she was "completely floored" by Covid for three weeks, criticised a DUP minister's "solo run" suggesting that all remaining restrictions could be gone by October 22.               Escape, explore and relax on your ultimate NI staycation   From world class visitor attractions to ultimate relaxation stays, not to mention its award-winning food and drink scene and unforgettable scenery, Northern Ireland has everything you could hope for when planning your next short break.       Christmas at Hillsborough Castle lights trail details revealed   A STUNNING new illuminated Christmas trail will bring festive sparkle to Hillsborough for the first time this year and new details have been revealed.                             Bob Mullan: Tributes to 'great supporter' of North West 200           Tributes have been paid to respected businessman Bob Mullan, a 'great supporter' of motorcycling who sadly passed away on Monday.                   Prizes far from only measure of progress for Ulster's Dan McFarland   Ulster coach Dan McFarland doesn't think winning a trophy at Ulster is the only way to measure progress this season.       Ulster racer Josh McErlean set for world championship in Spain   Josh McErlean will appear at the FIA World Rally Championship in Spain from October 14 to 17, his team announced today.       Kenny Shiels' 'outrageous' Windsor Park power claim for Northern Ireland aid   Kenny Shiels has claimed Northern Ireland's senior women could take on the world with the backing of the Windsor Park faithful as they prepare for a long-awaited return to the national stadium tonight.                   View more news

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