Irish and UK governments clash over significance of Brexit agreement

The Irish and British governments have clashed over whether the Brexit agreement intended to trigger trade talks is legally binding or not.

Irish and UK governments clash over significance of Brexit agreement

The Irish and British governments have clashed over whether the Brexit agreement intended to trigger trade talks is legally binding or not.

The dispute was sparked when UK Brexit Secretary David Davis insisted it was much more a statement of intent than "legally enforceable".

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