US delegation sends warning to British Government over unilateral protocol plans A bipartisan US congressional delegation is due to meet Irish premier Micheal Martin in Dublin. The Independent UK · May 23, 2022
PM writes letter to ‘strong and dignified’ children of Ukraine Boris Johnson said that Ukrainian children are teaching all of us what it means 'to hold your head high in even the toughest of times' Wales Online · May 23, 2022
Boris Johnson praises ‘strong and dignified’ children of Ukraine in emotive letter Boris Johnson said he was ‘very sad’ to see youngsters absent from the streets and parks of Kyiv when he visited the Ukrainian capital last month The Independent UK · May 22, 2022
Boris Johnson to stress work as the fix for cost of living crisis Ministers remain unable to decide on ways to help as energy firm boss warns soon 40% could be in fuel poverty The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022
UK plan to rewrite Northern Ireland Protocol puts Johnson on ropes with EU, US Britain has unveiled a unilateral plan to drastically overhaul post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland, sparking deep concern from both the European Union and United States on how the move could impact the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that ended 30 years of sectarian violence. Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2022
Liz Truss rejects plea from Biden ally not to rewrite the Northern Ireland protocol Foreign secretary tells Richard Neal, chair of the US Congress ways and means committee, that she cannot let the Brexit impasse drag on The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022
Truss and US politicians discuss ‘cast-iron commitment’ to Good Friday Agreement Foreign secretary says topics of conversation ranged from the peace treaty to ‘the importance of free trade’ and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · May 21, 2022
Russia cuts off gas to Finland amid wider push into Ukraine’s east BUCHA, Ukraine — Russian troops continued their offensive into the Donbas region on Saturday, aiming to encircle the easternmost point of Ukrainian control in what one official said would be a repeat of Moscow’s assault on the beleaguered city of Mariupol. Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2022
Cabinet minister meets with top Democrat amid Northern Ireland tensions The head of the powerful ways and means committee in the US House of Representatives also met with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on Saturday. The Independent UK · May 21, 2022
Ukraine news - live: Sanctions ‘have broken all logistics’ in Russia, says minister The Kremlin is forced to consider other trade routes for moving freight, the minister said The Independent UK · May 21, 2022
Britain wants to arm Moldova to protect it from Russian threat - The Telegraph Britain wants to send modern weaponry to Moldova to protect it from the threat of invasion by Russia, The Telegraph reported, citing Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Reuters · May 21, 2022
Liz Truss to meet with top Democrat as Northern Ireland Protocol row heats up Richard Neal is also expected to attend meetings with International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Moldova should be armed ‘to Nato standard’ to guard against Russia, says Truss Liz Truss said she wants to ensure that Ukraine is ;permanently able to defend itself’ alongside its close neighbours The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Truss wants Moldova ‘equipped to Nato standard’ to guard against Russia Liz Truss said the UK is discussing the prospect with its allies, as Vladimir Putin has been ‘clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia’. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022 UK and allies discuss arming Moldova with ‘Nato standard’ weapons Foreign secretary Liz Truss wants to protect the country south-west of Ukraine from Russia
Evening Standard · May 20, 2022 British scientists denied access to EU scheme in row over Northern Ireland protocol British scientists could become “collateral damage” after being denied access to an EU research programme because of the row over the Northern Ireland protocol.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Joe Biden ally aims to ‘convince’ UK government to drop protocol plan during London talks Congressman Richard Neal says he will urge UK ministers ‘not to breach’ Brexit deal
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 British ambassador rejects idea UK will never be ‘satisfied’ on protocol demands Paul Johnston said wrangling over the Northern Ireland Protocol has hit relations between Dublin and London.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders.
Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022 Nancy Pelosi comments on Northern Ireland Protocol row slammed by DUP leader as 'unhelpful' The comments from Ms Pelosi are a reminder of the ongoing interest in Northern Ireland at the highest levels in Washington
Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022 Taoiseach slams Boris Johnson's 'my way or no way' attitude on Northern Ireland Protocol Micheal Martin has travelled to Belfast to try and break the Assembly impasse
Birmingham Post · May 20, 2022 Pelosi warns US trade deal under threat if UK ploughs ahead with protocol rehash Comments follow Liz Truss's assertion that UK would rewrite parts of protocol to remove customs checks on some goods
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Nancy Pelosi comments slammed by DUP leader as ‘unhelpful’ In a strongly-worded intervention, the US Speaker urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Simon Coveney urges British Government to get back to talks with EU The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister spoke following a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI Protocol: Donaldson Taoiseach Micheal Martin is meeting political leaders in Belfast amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont.