Researcher of UK-EU relations, euroscepticism and learning & teaching. Open University and formerly UK in a Changing Europe. Renowned for my bubbly personality, I imagine.
Simon Usherwood
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Never thought Labour would end up even close to touching the geopolitical third rail that is border management in Ireland, but I guess this is what happens when policymaking is driven by reactive panic rather than proactive strength
Lord Frost doesn't seem to care, but his government enacted in the CTBSA 2019 that a border area includes a mile long strip along the NI land border. The police have the enforcement powers they need. The issue is returning people to a safe country (see Brexit) and resourcing. Section 64 of the Act:
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