Foreign Secretary announces 'changes' to N. Ireland Protocol
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Foreign Secretary announces 'changes' to N. Ireland Protocol
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tells the House of Commons of the government's intention to introduce legislation in the near future to "make changes" to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
She explains her "preference" still remains a "negotiated solution" with the EU and that they remain "open" to further talks.
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