all of christopher stalford as well.d vocal critics of the northern ireland vertical within the party was briefly first minister here as well saying northern ireland was in a difficult place we need to resolve many big issues. he said the good friday agreement in northern ireland critical are not compatible and that was the message we heard from the dup as well saying the northern ireland protocol which governs us post—brexit trade here in northern ireland said it was undermining the good friday agreement that was the foundation of the peace process here and deirdre had a race saying right to make light edwin poots they were committed to the in all the best interests of all the people in northern ireland. —— deirdre was also saying she agreed with edwin poots. whether they all get together to deliver old issues in peoples lives we will and see. we can now get up—to—date. i'm joined by dr thomas leahy, senior lecturer in british & irish politics at cardiff university thank you very much for being with me today and would y