EU launches legal action against UK changes to Northern Irish trading arrangements – Reuters

The European Union (EU) sent a letter of formal notice to the UK to launch legal action against unilateral British changes to Northern Irish trade arrangements, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an EU official. 

"Maros Sefcovic, the top EU official in charge of UK relations, has also sent a separate letter to his British counterpart, David Frost, calling for Britain to refrain from this measure, but also seeking talks on the issue," Reuters further added.

Earlier in the day, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said that they have not yet received a notification letter from the US and noted that they will respond in due course.

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