Liz Truss handed ‘poisoned fruit’ of Brexit brief after David Frost’s exit

Departure of key ally a ‘body blow’ to prime minister after tough few weeks

Liz Truss
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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has been tasked with resolving the ongoing issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol after David Frost quit as Brexit minister.

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