Rishi Sunak is still negotiating the UK's Brexit deal with the EU, even though a visit from an EU leader has been cancelled this weekend.

The Prime Minister is still aiming to secure an agreement even after von der Leyen called off talks at the last minute.

February 25th 2023.

Rishi Sunak is still negotiating the UK's Brexit deal with the EU, even though a visit from an EU leader has been cancelled this weekend.


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Rishi Sunak was anticipated to have a physical gathering with Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the Northern Ireland protocol, however, plans for the visit were called off. Reports have indicated that the Prime Minister is likely to announce a new Brexit agreement as soon as next week. Baroness Hoey, a Brexit advocate and former Labour MP, expressed her disbelief at the proposal and suggested that King Charles would not have accepted it. UK Government sources stated that, while the meeting was no longer taking place, it would not be inappropriate for the King to meet with a visiting European leader. No 10 declared that more negotiations between Sunak and von der Leyen would occur in the near future.



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Rishi Sunak was expected to have a face-to-face meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol, but plans for the in-person meeting have been called off. Reports have indicated that the Prime Minister is likely to announce a new Brexit deal as early as next week. Baroness Hoey, a former Labour MP and Northern Irish Brexit supporter, raised concerns about the potential visit to the UK, suggesting that it could have been interpreted as the King of England ‘endorsing the deal.’ UK Government sources stated that, while Ms von der Leyen’s trip is no longer going ahead, it would not be improper for the King as head of state to meet a visiting European leader. No 10 has stated that further talks between Mr Sunak and Ms von der Leyen will take place in the coming days, without specifying the exact timing.



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