We saw further evidence last week in the form of the output figures for manufacturing and services that Northern Ireland’s economy has been outperforming the rest of the UK. This follows recent experimental data from ONS which showed Northern Ireland’s relative recovery from the pandemic has been second only to London. We also know that Northern Ireland has the lowest level of unemployment in the UK. So, is Northern Ireland experiencing some kind of Protocol-fueled economic miracle? The reality is, ‘it’s complicated’.
