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UK’s Frost to signal EU’s Sefcovic on renewing efforts to get Northern Ireland deal – The Times
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UK's David Frost plans to renew efforts with the EU for a Northern Ireland protocol deal, focusing on reducing trade checks, as reported by The Times.
UK to Renew Efforts with EU for Northern Ireland Deal
(Reuters) – British Brexit minister David Frost will signal to the European Commission’s Maros Sefcovic that the UK government will renew efforts to get a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol and enter intensive talks over the next few weeks, The Times reported https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/we-want-a-deal-on-northern-ireland-protocol-frost-tells-eu-in-bid-to-calm-tension-d709xzqbc on Friday.
Frost was keen to emphasise to Sefcovic that while the UK had reservations about the commission’s proposals to reduce checks on goods crossing between Britain and Northern Ireland, they could, with changes, form the basis of an agreement, the newspaper reported citing sources.
(Reporting by Jahnavi Nidumolu in Bengaluru; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
Key Takeaways
- •David Frost to signal renewed UK efforts for a Northern Ireland deal.
- •Talks to focus on reducing checks on goods between Britain and Northern Ireland.
- •The UK government is open to changes in the EU's proposals.
- •Intensive talks expected over the coming weeks.
- •The Times reports on the ongoing negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK’s Frost to signal EU’s Sefcovic on renewing efforts to get Northern Ireland deal – The Times
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the UK's renewed efforts to negotiate a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol with the EU.
2What are the UK's concerns?
The UK has reservations about the EU's proposals to reduce checks on goods between Britain and Northern Ireland.
3Who is involved in the negotiations?
UK's Brexit minister David Frost and the European Commission's Maros Sefcovic are involved in the negotiations.
