Jenny Chapman responds to Lord Frost's EU relations statement

Baroness Jenny Chapman, Labour's Shadow Minister for Task Force Europe, responding to Lord Frost's statement in the House of Lords on EU relations, said:

“Once again, Lord Frost has come to Parliament just to tell us why none of the problems with the Deal that he personally negotiated are his fault – it’s like trying to deal with a spoilt teenager. He should start taking responsibility for his actions and buckle down to the serious work of resolving differences that are damaging the UK’s reputation.

“The Government is making a serious mistake in not bringing together political, community and business leaders to resolve the problems of Northern Ireland. Lord Frost should be bringing those leaders into crucial discussions with the EU.

“Lord Frost also continues to deny that the Government is seeking outside legal advice on its proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol, in order to prevent the Attorney General having to overrule in-house lawyers.”