The EU-made “crisis” with the Northern Ireland Protocol is an opportunity for Boris Johnson to distract domestic audience from the threat that his Brexit spells for the unity of the United Kingdom, writes Dick Roche.
Dick Roche is a former Fianna Fáil politician. He was the minister of state for European affairs when Ireland conducted the two referendums on the Treaty of Lisbon of the European Union, in 2008 and 2009.
On New Year’s Eve, as the United Kingdom was finally severing its 47 years of a pretty joyless EU relationship, Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon posted a message on Twitter “Scotland will be back soon, Europe. Keep the light on”.
Dungeness crab is one-third of its usual supply in Bay Area. These stores still have it
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Jorge Cornejo puts rubber bands on the claws as Dungeness crabs are unloaded in San Francisco.Photos by Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A fishing boat loaded with crab pots heads to sea in San Francisco for the first catches on Jan. 13. The number of Dungeness crabs is down.Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Dungeness crab is unloaded in San Francisco. The season was delayed, and the number of crabs down as part of a natural cycle. It adds up to the crustaceans being more expensive than usual. Sellers say the crabs should be around for months to come..Photos by Nick Otto / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less