Progress on protocol possible without triggering Article 16 – Gove

Cabinet minister Mr Gove expressed confidence that talks can progress without the need for the UK to trigger Article 16, which would suspend elements of the post-Brexit trading arrangements

Michael Gove was speaking at the British-Irish Council summit in Cardiff (PA)

Progress on negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol can be made without triggering Article 16, Michael Gove has said.

Fresh talks between UK Brexit minster David Frost and European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic are taking place on Friday.