EU recognise they made a mistake in move to block coronavirus vaccine exports, says Gove EU recognises its made a mistake - Gove
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The EU recognise they made a mistake by invoking a Brexit deal clause to prevent coronavirus vaccine shipments entering the UK, Michael Gove has said.
The bloc has faced widespread criticism after its short-lived move to override part of the agreement on Northern Ireland over export controls.
And Minister for the Cabinet Office Mr Gove said the union now realised it was in the wrong - and promised the UK would work with them to make sure their own problems can be tackled .
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media captionRaab: The conversation between Ursula von der Leyen and Boris Johnson is really important Political will is needed for the UK and EU to agree a post-Brexit trade deal, says Dominic Raab.
The foreign secretary said the situation was finely balanced after negotiations between the two sides carried on through the night.
But he said the EU would need to change its position for progress to be made.
Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen have been speaking on the phone to decide if a deal can be done.
The PM is now holding a call with his cabinet to discuss the outcome, and a statement is expected shortly.