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"Technically the UK is going in the direction of being a rogue state!"

Brexit talks have resumed today and they got off to a rocky start with top UK government lawyer J...

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18.39 8 Sep 2020


"Technically the UK is going in the direction of being a rogue state!"


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18.39 8 Sep 2020


Brexit talks have resumed today and they got off to a rocky start with top UK government lawyer Jonathan Jones resigning over Boris Johnson’s changes on the Withdrawal Agreement. 

The changes aim to override parts of the deal that have already been agreed upon and the Northern Ireland Secretary admitted it will “break international law.”

Kieran spoke to Shona Murray, Europe correspondent for Euro News and Bobby McDonagh, former Irish ambassador to the UK and EU.

 


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Bobby McDonagh Boris Johnson Breaking International Law Brexit Talks Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Euro News No Deal Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol Shona Murray The UK UK Lawyer Jonathan Jones

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