Trade war fears: Simon Coveney warns of 'consequences' if Britain breaks international law 

Simon Coveney has warned that Britain will 'force the EU to respond' if Boris Johnson attempts to override the Northern Ireland Protocol amid fears of a trade war.

Simon Coveney has warned that Britain will “force the EU to respond” if Boris Johnson attempts to override the Northern Ireland Protocol amid fears of a trade war.

The Foreign Affairs Minister told the Irish Examiner  last night there would be "consequences" if the UK took action in breach of its obligations under international law.