The conflict explained Sign The Independent’s petition to help the people of Ukraine Sir Jeffrey was asked whether he expects to see Government focus on the protocol diverted due to the conflict in eastern Europe.He said: “ I want to find solutions.... People here in Northern Ireland are suffering as a result of the protocol.... I want to see unionism standing together united in its opposition to the protocol....

The leader of the DUP has hit back at accusations the party is not opposed to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said its “ political critics ” were claiming the DUP is not against the controversial protocol.In a letter to party members, seen by the PA news agency, Sir Jeffrey said that its political unionist opponents need to “ wise up ”.... The letter comes hours after senior DUP MP Sammy Wilson was loudly booed and jeered as he addressed a loyalist rally against the Norther