Michel Barnier says 'there is a way' for Britain and EU to end Northern Ireland ... trends now

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A path can be found to resolving Britain's bitter dispute with the EU over Northern Ireland, Brussels' former chief Brexit negotiator said today.

Michel Barnier said 'there is a way' to end the disagreement over post-Brexit trade rules, known as the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Ahead of the third anniversary of Britain's formal departure from the EU, Mr Barnier pointed to a 'common willingness' to move past the row.

There are high hopes across London, Belfast, Dublin and Brussels that a solution is close to being found.

It follows a flurry of activity in recent weeks over the Protocol, with the UK and EU continuing 'scoping work' on a fresh agreement.