Joe Biden says he backs the Irish Sea border, further isolating unionists

	Mar 18, 2021

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	US President Joe Biden says he backs the Irish Sea border, further isolating unionists attempting to have it removed

	American President Joe Biden’s administration has made clear that it is taking sides in the dispute over the Irish Sea border – and it is not on unionism’s side.


	In the news today: You can follow all the latest Coronavrus updates here * A spokesman for Northern Ireland’s GPs said that while it is frustrating that some issues have arisen with the Covid vaccine supply, Northern Ireland was already ahead of schedule. * American President Joe Biden’s administration has made clear that it is taking sides in the dispute over the Irish Sea border – and it is not on unionism’s side * The Stormont Health Committee has heard that anyone expecting a second dose of the Covid vaccine in NI will get it. * A leading food services company has expressed concern that GB suppliers are deciding that trading in Northern Ireland is not worth the hassle of extra Brexit bureaucracy. * Sinn Fein has acknowledged vetoing a proposed monument to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary, on the basis that it was only designed and suggested by unionists. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor

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