What we need now is resolution not escalation. Talks are ongoing; grace periods are in place.
Why would triggering Art 16 be necessary?
It would undo the work to rebuild trust between UK & EU and trigger a response from the EU which could end in a trade war.
No-one needs that.
RT @BelTel: Trigger Article 16 to provide ‘time and space’ to achieve negotiated outcome over NI Protocol, says UUP leader Doug Beattie https://www.belfast…