British Ambassador: Northern Ireland protocol must be altered

The ambassador insisted that renegotiating the protocol is "not an unprecedented ask".

The British ambassador, Paul Johnston, said: “We recognise it's a significant ask because what we're asking to do is to reopen aspects of the protocol.” File picture: Eddie O'Hare

Britain's Ambassador to Ireland says that “times have changed” and the Northern Ireland protocol must be altered.

Paul Johnston said on Friday that he accepted that it was a “significant ask” that Britain wants to renegotiate the international treaty, but it is not “unprecedented”.