‘Momentum’ behind protocol agreement but no certainty of a deal this week, Tánaiste says
Mr Sunak’s spokesman said the prime minister is “personally” keeping the Democratic Unionist Party abreast of negotiations with the European Commission.
There are currently no plans for him to address any meeting the Eurosceptic branch of the Tory Party, the European Research Group, which is pushing for him to maintain a tougher stance with Europe. “I think there has been considerable momentum built up,” he told journalists as he arrived for a meeting of foreign affairs ministers in Brussels.At a meeting of foreign affairs ministers in Brussels, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said there was 'momentum' behind Northern Ireland protocol agreement. Video: EU
“People will obviously be seeking clarification, greater detail perhaps,” in further talks this week, Mr Martin said. “If the will is there – and the will has been there – issues can get resolved.”
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