Change of PM could herald ‘new start’ in Brussels-London relationship

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney speaks to the media at Grand Central Hotel in Belfast (David Young/PA)

The EU is hopeful a change in UK prime minister will herald a “new start” in relations between Brussels and London, the Foreign Affairs Minister has said.

Simon Coveney said he does not have a preference between Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak in the Conservative leadership contest.