UK says there is no reason for EU negative reaction to Northern Ireland law – Times of India

London: Britain said The European Union There was no reason for its negative reaction on Tuesday LondonNorth plans to override some post-Brexit trade rules IrelandFollowing the threat of legal action by Brussels.
Britain published legislation on Monday that would scrap the investigation and challenge the role played by the EU Court of Justice in the region. It says its plan is legal, but Brussels believes any unilateral changes could violate international law.
The European Commission Vice President Maros Sefkovic warned that the EU would consider introducing new infringement procedures against the UK. It could also fine Britain and eventually review the terms of their free trade agreement.
Asked why the government is risking a trade war amid a cost-of-living crisis, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss told Times Radio: “Our solution does not make the EU worse. We protect the single market.” continue to do so.”
“So there is no reason why the EU should react negatively to what we are doing. I am very clear that my priority is for a negotiated solution, but in the absence of that we are not allowed to change the situation. can give.”