The Latest Breaking News from Steve Baker

With division at home, UK's Truss seeks to thaw EU relations

After an acrimonious divorce and years of bickering, Britain’s government looks like it wants to make up with the European Union

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Prague European summit may be a relief for Truss, but Brexit won’t go away

‘Political community’ gives PM a break from her party – but hope of reset in UK-EU relations may be unrealistic

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022

UK ends standoff with EU as hopes rise for Northern Ireland Brexit deal

Talks between Irish foreign minister and UK counterpart announced amid change in ‘mood music’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

Britain's weakened Truss faces fight for credibility

British Prime Minister Liz Truss had hoped her governing Conservative Party's annual conference would be her crowning glory, but instead she was forced into a humiliating U-turn that has left her, and her team, fighting for credibility.

Reuters · Oct 4, 2022

Hopes mount of Brexit breakthrough as UK minister apologises for hardline stance

Brexiteer Steve Baker, who is now a Northern Ireland Minister, has apologised for his 'ferocious' stance on negotiations with the EU

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Northern Ireland minister’s apology ‘honest’ and ‘very helpful’ – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin welcomed the tone of Steve Baker’s ‘upfront’ comments.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

EU and UK officials offer warm words ahead of Northern Ireland Protocol talks

European Commission spokesman Daniel Ferrie confirmed the two sides will meet this week for technical level talks.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

NI minister ‘happy to eat humble pie’ to restore UK-Ireland relationship

Steve Baker apologised on Sunday for his ‘ferocious’ stance on negotiations with the EU.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Tory MP Steve Baker apologises to Ireland and EU for behaviour during Brexit

Northern Ireland minister says he and colleagues had not always respected others’ ‘legitimate interests’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022

Radon Liz hits the Tory conference with all smirks blazing

Upbeat yet catatonic, the prime minister gives party members the impression she positively enjoys being unpopular

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022