Pragmatism urged as EU and UK officials meet traders affected by NI Protocol

Traders called for pragmatism and political will after meeting EU and UK Government officials to raise concerns about post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Traders called for pragmatism and political will after meeting EU and UK Government officials to raise concerns about post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.

UK Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove and European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic held virtual discussions with business representatives affected by disruption associated with the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.