No EU renegotiation needed on new Stormont deal, says Northern Ireland Secretary
by Patrick Daly
Jan 30, 2024
3 minutes
A renegotiation with the European Union on Brexit trade arrangements will not be necessary following a proposed deal to restore powersharing, the Northern Ireland Secretary has suggested.
Chris Heaton-Harris and Downing Street were also both keen to stress that the agreement on the table would not prevent the UK from exploiting post-Brexit freedoms when it comes to moving away from Brussels’ trade rules.
Senior Conservatives have pressed upon Prime Minister that Britain must be able to diverge from the EU if it is to make the most of leaving the bloc.
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