NI protocol deal unlikely to be reached until next week, say senior sources

22/02/2023 In Uncategorised

Concerns raised that loss of momentum could raise chance of agreement unravelling

Rishi Sunak’s plan to get a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol over the line this week has suffered a setback as further talks with Brussels failed to reach agreement and frustration among his Conservative allies with hardline Brexiters bubbled over.

Despite a concerted effort to get the deal done, senior government sources now believe it is unlikely to be struck until next week at the earliest, amid concerns that a loss of momentum could increase the chance of it unravelling altogether.

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