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The UK government intends to proceed with provisions concerning the Northern Ireland Protocol, despite the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis admitting that they are illegal.

By Andrew Quinn

Published 8th Sep 2020, 12:32 BST

Updated 8th Sep 2020, 14:37 BST

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