UK to table bill to scrap Northern Ireland Brexit protocol, Liz Truss says
by Heather Stewart Lisa O'Carroll and Jennifer Rankin from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZASJ)
Foreign secretary confirms plans to ditch parts of deal, saying Good Friday agreement under strain'
Liz Truss has claimed the east-west relationship between Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been undermined" by the Northern Ireland protocol, as she confirmed plans to table legislation that would scrap parts of the agreement.
The UK foreign secretary, who is also responsible for Brexit, set out plans for the move in a statement in the House of Commons. The bill is not expected to be published for several weeks, but if enacted could spark a trade war with the EU.
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