Michael Gove and Maros Sefcovic to meet over Northern Ireland Protocol

A Border Force officer talks to a lorry driver at the Department of Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs facility on Duncrue Street near Belfast Harbour, as post-Brexit checks at all Northern Ireland’s ports resume. Inspections of animal-based food produce arriving at Belfast and Larne ports were suspended amid concerns over the safety of staff. Photo: Niall Carson/PA

The European Commission’s vice president will meet with Michael Gove later over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Maros Sefcovic is travelling to London for the meeting after making it clear the bloc regards the protocol as the only way forward.