Uncertainty around British-Irish Council summit over Westminster fallout
ITV Channel's Serena Sandhu analyses whether uncertainty in Westminster will overshadow the summit as Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says recent developments at Downing Street have created confusion over who will attend
There is uncertainty over who will attend the upcoming British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Guernsey on behalf of the UK government after the Minister leading its delegation was sacked.
Representatives from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Ireland and the nations of the United Kingdom will meet in Guernsey today (Friday 8 July).
Michael Gove MP was due to represent the Westminster government at the event but was sacked by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday evening.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is leading the Scottish delegation and says recent developments at Downing Street have created confusion.
Speaking to ITV News, Jersey's Chief Minister Designate Kristina Moore believes the Prime Minister's announcement has come at a bad time for the BIC summit.
Jersey's Chief Minister Designate Kristina Moore and Deputy Ian Gorst give their reaction to the uncertainty at Westminster and how it may affect the summit
Johnson announced he will resign as Tory party leader following more than 50 government resignations - though he plans to remain as Prime Minister until October when the Conservative Party Conference takes place.
Guernsey's Chief Minister, Deputy Peter Ferbrache, says the Bailiwicks will continue to work closely with his successor.
He said: “The announcement of the resignation of Boris Johnson as leader of the UK’s Conservative Party is of course a very significant day in British politics, for the United Kingdom and also for the wider British family.
"Guernsey is part of that British family and has close connections with the UK – our links are constitutional, historical, social and economic. Mr Johnson’s resignation as leader of the Conservatives will in due course lead to a change in UK Prime Minister.
"The States of Guernsey has good relationships with politicians across the UK political spectrum and strong working relationships with officials in many UK Departments. We will continue to work closely with the next UK Prime Minister and their Government on matters of mutual interest.”