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Sunak Spox-No Deal On NI Protocol Yet, Cleverly/Sefcovic To Speak Today

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Wires carrying comments from UK PM Rishi Sunak's spokesman Max Blain regarding efforts to reach a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol. States that UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly, Northern Ireland Minister Chris Heaton-Harris and EU Commission VP Maros Sefcovic will speak later today. Says that no deal on the Northern Ireland protocol has been done yet.

  • Spox: Negotiations are ongoing with the EU, gov't is keeping in contact with relevant parties.
  • Spox: Northern Ireland protocol bill is important legislation, but the gov't still prefers a negotiated outcome.
  • The Northern Ireland Protocol bill would see the UK unilaterally disapply the protocol. The EU and RoI have warned of significant consequences if the UK follows this path, arguing it would breach international law. Unionists argue it is essential to ensure the territorial integrity of the UK.

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