Boris Johnson accused of trying to 'legitimise breaking the law' in Brexit bust-up

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62% : But the rift between Dublin and London was laid bare by Ireland's foreign affairs minister accusing the UK Government of hitting a new "low point" in its approach to Brexit.
60% : "Minister Coveney said it marks a particular low point in the UK's approach to Brexit, especially as Secretary Truss has not engaged with negotiations with the EU in any meaningful way since February.
56% : The legislation would give ministers powers to unilaterally change the pact signed by Mr Johnson in January 2020 as he rammed through the Brexit withdrawal agreement signed with the European Union.
52% : The Bill will also look to limit the judicial oversight of the European Court of Justice and end EU control over state aid and VAT.
50% : Our preference is a negotiated solution, but EU must be willing to change the Protocol itself."
48% : The read out from Dublin said: "Minister Coveney said publishing legislation that would breach the UK's commitments under international law, the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Northern Ireland Protocol is deeply damaging to relationships on these islands and between the UK and EU.

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