31 Jul 2024 --- The UK government is hoping to negotiate a new agreement with the EU in an effort to ease problems of trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, according to reports. Agriculture groups and think tanks have welcomed the latest development but say there is a long way to go.Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new EU ministerial envoy, told journalists on a recent visit to Stormont that when meeting with the EU, he wants to prioritize Northern Ireland, reports the BBC.