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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Lisa O'Carroll Brexit correspondent

EXPLAINED: Uk should not fear eu trade war says frost as he backs ripping up protocol | Rare Historical Photos

David Frost
Frost has become one of the most vocal critics of the Brexit deal since he quit his role in December. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

The former Brexit minister David Frost has said the UK should not fear a trade war with the EU.

In a provocative newspaper column, he said the UK “cannot be defeated” by Brussels and needed to “make sure it is ready” for the consequences of a unilateral move to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland protocol.

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