The European Political Community, a new forum for European leaders including wannabe EU members and Brexit Britain, met for the first time yesterday at a summit in Prague.

The brainchild of French president Emmanuel Macron, the EPC seems to be going well so far, says political editor Pat Leahy - but what is it actually doing?

Plus, how far is the UK really willing to go to secure agreement with the EU on the Northern Ireland protocol?

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