EU and UK Brexit negotiators are meeting again today in London to try and resolve trading issues connected to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Both sides have accused one another of being inflexible when it comes to finding solutions to applying post-Brexit trading rules in Northern Ireland.
Ongoing problems with checks on goods going from Britain into the North have led to disruptions in food supplies and online deliveries. And delayed border checks on the likes of sausages and chilled meats are due to start next month.
The EU is warning London it will react swiftly if the UK tries to extend that grace period unilaterally.
Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews says today’s talks come at a crucial time.
Out words: European Union
Dur: 00:20
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