Northern Ireland will become overseas territory of EU, Reg Empey claims

Richard Wheeler, PA Parliamentary Editor

Northern Ireland will become an "overseas territory" of the European Union under the Brexit divorce deal, ministers have been warned.

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Northern Ireland will become overseas territory of EU, Reg Empey claims

Taoiseach wants British government to hold public inquiry into Pat Finucane murder, family says

Boris Johnson will likely 'fold like a cheap suit' during Brexit negotiations, says DUP MLA

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Essex lorry deaths trial: Driver told to lift cigarettes, not people, court told

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