He says the introduction of the Protocol bill in Westminster is clearly in breach of international law.

'Mr Hume was heavily involved in the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland'

The DUP is refusing to enter a government until the trade agreement with the EU is scrapped.

Although taxes and Government levies here are regularly criticised they are not the reason Irish consumers are paying more.

Crude oil would be phased out within six months, and refined products by the end of the year.

Any changes to the Protocol would only 'enhance' Republican and Nationalist parties in the north to call for a border poll.

VAT rates on electricity and gas have been cut.

Coal imports into the EU from Russia are currently worth €8 billion per year.