I AM deeply concerned by the Government’s plan to break promises made in the Withdrawal Agreement; an international treaty signed less than a year ago by the Prime Minister himself. The Northern Ireland Secretary admitted this would break international law. The Internal Markets Bill would renege on commitments to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland and would set negotiations with Europe back to square one.

The Conservatives used to pride themselves on being the party of law and order, of economic stability and of the Union. Now the Government is openly breaking international law and paving the way to a no-deal economic disaster. How can the Conservative and Unionist party jeopardise the hard-won peace in Northern Ireland?

The Prime Minister certainly does not speak for me and I expect there are many like me who are horrified that an action such as this is even being considered here in Britain. He was elected to deliver a comprehensive, ‘oven-ready’ deal with Europe, which is supposed to help communities and businesses. Yet his actions threaten not only the reputation of the Conservative Party, but the global reputation of the UK as a trustworthy nation. Many British people must feel deeply ashamed of these unlawful actions carried out in our names.

HB Gibson

Field Road, Oxhey