UK to table bill to scrap Northern Ireland Brexit protocol, Liz Truss says

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Foreign secretary confirms plans to ditch parts of deal, saying Good Friday agreement ‘under strain’

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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 foreign secretary, who is also responsible for Brexit, set out plans for the move in a statement in the House of Commons – though the bill is not expected to be published for some weeks.

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