Michel Barnier 'worried' by No 10 plans to renege on Brexit deal

EU's chief Brexit negotiator said full implementation of withdrawal agreement vital for avoiding a hard border

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Michel Barnier said he was worried" by the latest twists in the Brexit negotiations and would seek answers from the UK's chief negotiator, David Frost, over claims that Downing Street is planning to negate parts of the withdrawal agreement.

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said full implementation of the international treaty was vital for avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland as it was reported that the government is planning legislation to override parts of the deal struck last year.