Brexit-backing minister ‘proud’ of Eurosceptic role in improving Ireland-UK relations

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Steve Baker said Thursday’s meeting in Dublin had ‘a spirit of goodwill’

Mr Baker last year apologised for failing to understand the Irish Government’s concerns during Brexit negotiations. He said Thursday’s meeting in Dublin took place “in a spirit of goodwill and authentic co-operation”, and included ministers whose briefs involved cyber security and energy.

He paid tribute “to the leadership provided by Ireland”, and said the meeting showed “this is a fundamental relationship for us”. Mr Baker added, addressing Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin: “Actually I’m very proud that two former ERG chairmen...have been part of completely transforming, if I may say so, Tánaiste, this relationship. And I’m pleased because we’re now in a positive trajectory together.”

He also said: “I very much hope we’ll bring the DUP and Eurosceptic MPs to the same positive place in our relations with Ireland.” Mr Martin said he endorsed what Mr Baker had said about what had been a “very substantive” meeting. “We want to maintain this momentum in terms of the British-Irish relationship, and we want to work patiently understanding each other’s positions, working through the challenges as they present themselves.”

 

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