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“ It will certainly be incompatible with the UK’s withdrawal agreement.” Ms Trusstold the Commons on Tuesday she intends to bring forward the bill – aimed at creating a check-free “ green lane ” for goods coming from GB to NI – “ within weeks ”.... The foreign secretary defended the controversial plans again on Wednesday, insisting the action to address the “ very severe ” situation in the region cannot be delayed. She told Times Radio: “ We can’t delay delivering a solution in Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson is set to open up another rift within his party, as his own MPs warn that controversial plans to override the Northern Ireland protocol go against key Conservative principles. Tory MPs are already braced for the bill to breach international law, despite ministers’ protestations to the contrary.A leaked briefing paper being shared among Conservative MPs describes the move, which experts have warned could provoke a trade war with the European Union, as “ damaging to everything the UK

He waged his attack further, adding: “ Did you not understand it?... Did you have your fingers crossed behind your back!... ' Labour MP brutally slammed over party's energy positionMr Winters called on negotiators to acknowledge how the situation with trade in Northern Ireland has changed in a fundamental way and agree to “ move forward ”....

Video of the Labour Communications event, obtained by The Sun, showed Ms McMorrin being asked whether a return to the EU single market was possible.... “ Policy is clear, ” said a spokesperson.... “ We need a strong relationship with EU partners but that does not involve membership of the customs union or the single market.” Ms Morrin later told The Independent: “ Labour party policy on Brexit is clear....

Mr Timmermans insisted" a solution is in reach" and that the EU have shown a" willingness to find a compromise" over the failed protocol as he said he hoped Britain did not trigger Article 16 which would see the UK take control of the trade carnage which has gripped Northern Ireland. Speaking to ITV's Robert Peston on Wednesday, Mr Timmermans said: “ I think Mr Frost knows very well that this is not possible for the European Union.... I think a solution is within reach." READ MORE'P*** ed off!.

The US Congress will not agree to a free trade deal with the UK if Boris Johnson plunges ahead with a plan to “ discard ” the Northern Ireland Protocol, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said. The leader of the US House of Representatives said it was “ deeply concerning ” the British government was planning to unilaterally end protocol checks previously agreed with the EU.Ms Pelosi said she had previously told Mr Johnson and foreign secretary Liz Truss that if they choose to “ undermine ” the Good Friday

It was met with widespread outrage from all sides in Northern Ireland.... There will also be an “ oral history ” initiative allowing people from all communities to share their stories.Mr Johnson’s official spokesman said: “ The previous approach was not working.... Mr Martin said he had emphasised the need to “ avoid any unilateral action ” in his call with Mr Johnson on Tuesday....

The US Congress will not agree to a free trade deal with the UK if Boris Johnson plunges ahead with a plan to “ discard ” the Northern Ireland Protocol, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said. The leader of the US House of Representatives said it was “ deeply concerning ” the British government was planning to unilaterally end protocol checks previously agreed with the EU.Ms Pelosi said she had previously told Mr Johnson and foreign secretary Liz Truss that if they choose to “ undermine ” the Good Friday