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The Government stated that the measure was necessary to protect British sovereignty and allow goods to move to Northern Ireland without hindrance.
However, critics argue that the decision would violate international law and undermine Britain’s position in the world.
According to The Telegraph, Mr. Johnson has had “constructive talks” with the conservative rebels and may be ready for a compromise.
One rebel told the newspaper that Johnson had privately admitted that his proposals went too far.
Another added: “These are the first days, but it seems that we are moving towards a compromise.”
Under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, Northern Ireland continues to be closely aligned with the EU internal market, in order to avoid a hard border with the Republic of Ireland.
Brussels argued that this was necessary to respect the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that ended decades of political violence in the province.
As a result, some custom controls would have to be implemented on goods traveling between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.
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Last week in Parliament, Northern Ireland’s Secretary Brandon Lewis admitted that the plan would violate international law in a “very specific and limited way.”
However, speaking to Sky News on Tuesday, Interior Secretary Priti Patel said: “We are not going to do that at all.”
Brussels is demanding that the government withdraw the Internal Market Act if it wants a new trade deal for Britain when the Brexit transition period expires at the end of the year.
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