<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (February 27) <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-northern-ireland-uk-and-eu-eye-deal-over-post-brexit-trade-566465">agreed to the crucial deal</a></strong>, which is aimed at overhauling trade rules in Northern Ireland during their meeting in Windsor. The breakthrough is expected to resolve seriously strained relations since Brexit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak hailed the deal as a "new chapter", saying, "I believe the Windsor Framework marks a turning point for the people of Northern Ireland. This is the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship. We may have had our differences in the past but we are allies, trading partners and friends."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Von der Leyen also said she agreed it marked a "new chapter" after more than a year of fraught talks. She said that it would allow "a stronger EU-UK relationship standing as close partners, shoulder to shoulder now and in the future".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, Von der Leyen said that the European Court of Justice would have the final say on European Union law and single market issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stephen Farry MP, the deputy leader of the Alliance party in Northern Ireland, tweeted: "Very encouraged that UK and EU have concluded a deal on the Protocol. The preservation of dual market access and reduction of barriers are the key tests for us. We will be studying the Agreement in that context."&nbsp;</p>

<p>A UK-based journalist tweeted that the Tory MPs discussed in the tea room that Sunak has pulled off quite a deal and one MP, whose identity was not revealed, told him: "It is absolutely jaw dropping what @RishiSunak has managed to get out of the EU."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sunak vowed that the deal would be submitted to a vote in the UK parliament "at the appropriate time, and that vote will be respected". He further stated that the deal dismantled a de facto customs border that had sprung up in the Irish Sea, both to protect the EU's single market and a hard-won peace in Northern Ireland agreed upon 25 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson said his party would "need to take time" to look at any deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in the British province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Donaldson said: "I'm neither positive nor negative - we need to take time to look at the deal, what's available and how does that match our seven tests."&nbsp;</p>

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (February 27) agreed to the crucial deal, which is aimed at overhauling trade rules in Northern Ireland during their meeting in Windsor.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (February 27) agreed to the crucial deal, which is aimed at overhauling trade rules in Northern Ireland during their meeting in Windsor. The breakthrough is expected to resolve seriously strained relations since Brexit. Sunak hailed the deal as a "new chapter", saying, "I believe the Windsor Framework marks a turning point for the people of Northern Ireland. This is the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship. We may have had our differences in the past but we are allies, trading partners and friends." Meanwhile, Von der Leyen also said she agreed it marked a "new chapter" after more than a year of fraught talks. She said that it would allow "a stronger EU-UK relationship standing as close partners, shoulder to shoulder now and in the future". ALSO READ | Pizza without tomato? UK veggie crisis might force Italian restaurants out of business Notably, Von der Leyen said that the European Court of Justice would have the final say on European Union law and single market issues. Stephen Farry MP, the deputy leader of the Alliance party in Northern Ireland, tweeted: "Very encouraged that UK and EU have concluded a deal on the Protocol. The preservation of dual market access and reduction of barriers are the key tests for us. We will be studying the Agreement in that context." A UK-based journalist tweeted that the Tory MPs discussed in the tea room that Sunak has pulled off quite a deal and one MP, whose identity was not revealed, told him: "It is absolutely jaw dropping what @RishiSunak has managed to get out of the EU." One Tory MP tells me: “This is such a good deal it will finish off Boris. He will have nowhere to go.” — Nicholas Watt (@nicholaswatt) February 27, 2023 × Very encouraged that UK and EU have concluded a deal on the Protocol. The preservation of dual market access and reduction of barriers are the key tests for us. We will be studying the Agreement in that context. — Stephen Farry MP (@StephenFarryMP) February 27, 2023 × Sunak vowed that the deal would be submitted to a vote in the UK parliament "at the appropriate time, and that vote will be respected". He further stated that the deal dismantled a de facto customs border that had sprung up in the Irish Sea, both to protect the EU's single market and a hard-won peace in Northern Ireland agreed upon 25 years ago. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson said his party would "need to take time" to look at any deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in the British province. Donaldson said: "I'm neither positive nor negative - we need to take time to look at the deal, what's available and how does that match our seven tests." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK PM Rishi Sunak hails 'new chapter' after finalising crucial deal with EU over Northern Ireland

<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol and a "range of complex challenges" around the matter. The two will announce a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland if they manage to reach a consensus. A joint statement by Sunak and Ursula said that the meeting will happen in the UK to discuss the Brexit treaty. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab earlier told Sky News that Britain is "on the cusp of" a deal on the dispute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The deal seeks to resolve tensions caused by the 2020 post-Brexit arrangements governing the British province and its open border with EU member Ireland. Following the "late lunchtime" talks, Sunak will convene a meeting of his cabinet. The statement from 10, Downing Street said that if a deal is reached, it would then be announced at a joint news conference and afterwards to Britain's parliament by Sunak.</p>

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<p>"The Prime Minister wants to ensure any deal fixes the practical problems on the ground, ensures trade flows freely within the whole of the UK, safeguards Northern Ireland’s place in our Union and returns sovereignty to the people of Northern Ireland," a statement from Sunak's office said.</p>

<p>The deal is expected to ease physical checks on goods flowing from Britain to Northern Ireland. It will also give Ireland a say over the EU rules it has to implement under the complicated terms of Britain's exit from the bloc.</p>

<p>Sunak had earlier said that he is giving the deal his all and is hoping to strike a deal over the Northern Ireland protocol. "There's unfinished business on Brexit and I want to get the job done," the prime minister told The Sunday Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The contentious Northern Ireland Protocol has been preventing a hard border on the island of Ireland. It was kept that way by former prime minister Boris Johnson to preserve peace in the region. However, unionists have been unhappy about it as it has created economic barriers on trade being shipped from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.&nbsp;</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol and a "range of complex challenges" around the matter.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol and a "range of complex challenges" around the matter. The two will announce a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland if they manage to reach a consensus. A joint statement by Sunak and Ursula said that the meeting will happen in the UK to discuss the Brexit treaty. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab earlier told Sky News that Britain is "on the cusp of" a deal on the dispute. The deal seeks to resolve tensions caused by the 2020 post-Brexit arrangements governing the British province and its open border with EU member Ireland. Following the "late lunchtime" talks, Sunak will convene a meeting of his cabinet. The statement from 10, Downing Street said that if a deal is reached, it would then be announced at a joint news conference and afterwards to Britain's parliament by Sunak. Also Read | Explainer: Northern Ireland Protocol—the bone of contention of Brexit "The Prime Minister wants to ensure any deal fixes the practical problems on the ground, ensures trade flows freely within the whole of the UK, safeguards Northern Ireland’s place in our Union and returns sovereignty to the people of Northern Ireland," a statement from Sunak's office said. The deal is expected to ease physical checks on goods flowing from Britain to Northern Ireland. It will also give Ireland a say over the EU rules it has to implement under the complicated terms of Britain's exit from the bloc. Sunak had earlier said that he is giving the deal his all and is hoping to strike a deal over the Northern Ireland protocol. "There's unfinished business on Brexit and I want to get the job done," the prime minister told The Sunday Times. The contentious Northern Ireland Protocol has been preventing a hard border on the island of Ireland. It was kept that way by former prime minister Boris Johnson to preserve peace in the region. However, unionists have been unhappy about it as it has created economic barriers on trade being shipped from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak hails 'new chapter' after finalising crucial deal with EU over Northern Ireland

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