Chris Heaton-Harris (chhcalling) set to be the new Northern Ireland Secretary Reshuffle
, which was criticised by both victims' groups and political parties.
"But what we really need now are some grown-ups in the British government, prepared to properly sit down and negotiate with the European Commission, that's the only way any of these issues will be resolved." "I always found him good to work with. I trust he will play an active part in delivering NI from the iniquitous protocol," he added.Could it be because it is often seen as a poisoned chalice, a role that traditionally brings many challenges and little influence in cabinet?
Reports have it that Tory heavy-hitters Sajid Javid and Penny Mordaunt were offered the role by Liz Truss and turned it down.
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