NI agriculture minister ‘used staff as pawns in DUP’s campaign' against Brexit Protocol

Mr Lyons took over the role last week as Mr Poots took leave for medical treatment following a cancer diagnosis.

Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Stormont’s Agriculture Minister used his withdrawn ports staff as pawns in the DUP’s campaign against the Northern Ireland Protocol, a senior Sinn Féin representative has said.

John O’Dowd suggested Gordon Lyons may be acting contrary to the ministerial code.