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Leavers fear the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator will make a “huge error” and agree a deal which sets the UK back as Ms Truss and Mr Sefcovic meet in London.
Ahead of the talks Tory peer Lord Moylan warned: “Huge error if Liz Truss agrees a deal with EU on 21 February that settles the points that embarrass the EU (eg starving NI of medicines) and leaves UK objections for future talks. The Theresa May mistake all over again. There’ll be complete loss of confidence in her at home.”
The talks come just a day after Ms Truss travelled to Moscow for talks with foreign secretary Sergei Lavrov over the Ukraine crisis.
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Liz Truss lays out her priorities ahead of talks
Liz Truss said her priority will be “doing what’s right for communities and business” in Northern Ireland ahead of Friday’s talks.
The chief Brexit negotiator will meet European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic in London later today for more negotiations on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Ms Truss said: “I will be hosting @MarosSefcovic later today for talks.
“My priority is doing what’s right for communities and businesses in Northern Ireland and protecting the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.”
Tory peer warns Truss could make ‘huge error’
Conservative peer Lord Moylan warned Liz Truss she would be making a “huge error” if she caves on negotiations with the EU.
He tweeted: “Huge error if Liz Truss agrees a deal with EU on 21 February that settles the points that embarrass the EU (eg starving NI of medicines) and leaves UK objections for future talks.
“The Theresa May mistake all over again. There’ll be complete loss of confidence in her at home.”
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