U.K. admits it could break international law over Brexit
LONDON — The United Kingdom has come under fire at home and abroad for saying it is prepared to break international law by breaching the terms of a treaty governing its departure from the European Union.
However, the U.K. government plans to rewrite sections of the agreement that guarantee an open Irish border, in new legislation being introduced Wednesday — leading some to express fears for the future of the peace process. Talks between the E.U. and U.K. have become fractious in recent weeks and ministers insist the new Irish provisions are only an insurance policy to be used in the event of a “no deal” outcome.
Richard Neal, chair of the House ways and means committee — which would have influence on ratifying any agreed trade deal between the U.S. and U.K. — released a statement urging the U.K. to uphold the terms of the withdrawal agreement"in accordance with international law" and warned that"any U.S.-U.K. trade agreement must preserve the Good Friday Agreement, which has maintained peace and prosperity for British and European peoples since 1998.
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