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UK government rejects demands to scrap draft legislation that undermines the withdrawal agreement

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

07:52 11 Sep 2020


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The UK government has rejected demands to scrap draft legislation which undermines the withdrawal agreement.

The EU's threatening legal action if it is changed, although the British government claims reforms are needed.

Some Conservative backbenchers are threatening to vote against it as it would damage Britain's global reputation.

Member of the UK cabinet Michael Gove says the legislation isn't going anywhere:

UK government rejects demands to scrap draft legislation that undermines the withdrawal agreement

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