Clearly they have proposed some changes, we do need to understand that detail and we’ve begun that conversation, but there’s quite a long way to go.”
“The detail is important, but we are studying them constructively. On the timing: “We only got them last night, ,” said Frost of the proposals. He warned: “They will need to if we are to find a solution, there needs to be significant change if we are to get an agreed solution.” will require a major concession from Brussels on the role of Court of Justice oversight in Northern Ireland. On the key ECJ sticking point: In the top line of the interview, Frost made clear the EU’s proposals as they stand are ultimately unacceptable as the U.K. **A message from Sky: Introducing Sky Glass, the new streaming TV from Sky. The message is a tough one - here are the top lines from Suzanne’s interview …Ī positive start: Frost has these warm words for the EU’s move to rework aspects of the NI protocol, something the bloc had previously insisted it wouldn’t do: “We do recognize that the EU has made an effort here … obviously theirs is not the only proposal on the table and our command paper and the legal text that we sent the Commission this week are where we need to end up and we need to begin that conversation.” It’s the Brexit minister’s first public intervention since Šefčovič unveiled the EU’s proposals to solve the ongoing dispute over trade arrangements, and the decision by Team Frost to direct the response straight at Brussels is a sign they are concerned a lot more movement from the EU is required if a deal is to be done. Frost has given an exclusive interview to my POLITICO Brussels Playbook colleague Suzanne Lynch as he rolls the pitch to demand further concessions from the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol and the contentious role of the Court of Justice of the EU. DRIVING THE DAYĭAY 2 TESTS: Boris Johnson treats his Cabinet to an away day in the South West this afternoon, as his Brexit Minister David Frost heads to Brussels for a lunchtime summit with his European Commission opposition number Maroš Šefčovič. Ümit Yalçın … the Spectator’s Katy Balls … and the New Statesman’s Stephen Bush. Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your browserīORIS BACK: Spotted at the launch of Stanley Johnson‘s new book “From An Antique Land” last night … Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which means he’s now back from Marbs … his son Wilfred … Tory peer Jo Johnson … Made in Chelsea’s Georgia Toffolo aka Toff … Turkey’s Ambassador to the U.K.
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