<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.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Rishi Sunak and EU president meet to finalise deal

<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks.</p>

<p>The protocol has been a bone of contention following the economic fallout that London has been facing in the aftermath of Britain's exit from the European Union. The protocol was struck to prevent a hard border between UK territory Northern Ireland and EU member-state Ireland.</p>

<p>"I voted for Brexit and I believe in Brexit because it offers vast opportunities for families and businesses across our whole country," Sunak wrote in The Daily Telegraph.</p>

<p>Sunak wrote that while Brexit was about restoring the UK's sovereignty, the Northern Ireland Protocol had undermined that and created "serious barriers to trade within the United Kingdom, and that is unacceptable".</p>

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<p>"My job is to seize this opportunity, confront the hard choices, and give everything I have&nbsp;got. And I promise you this: I won’t agree on any deal which doesn’t fix the problems and deliver for Northern Ireland and our precious Union. That is the best way to finish the job, to unleash the opportunities of Brexit for every part of our United Kingdom and, finally, to get Brexit done,” he wrote.</p>

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<p>The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was drafted for the UK to legally undo parts of the Brexit agreement through a Parliament vote. Against this, the European Union took legal action that led months of impasse until the latest round of talks launched by the Sunak administration.</p>

<p>“No British Prime Minister could ever sit back and just allow these problems to continue. That’s why my predecessors were right to create the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – and why I supported them in doing so,” Sunak noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For as long as the European Union refused to reopen negotiations on the Protocol itself, this Bill was the only way forward. I have no doubt that it helped to create the conditions where the EU has been prepared to engage constructively. But my predecessors were also right to say this Bill was a last resort. Like them, I have always said a negotiated solution would be a better outcome," he wrote.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the deal over trade between Britain and Northern Ireland was "inching towards a conclusion".</p>

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks. The protocol has been a bone of contention following the economic fallout that London has been facing in the aftermath of Britain's exit from the European Union. The protocol was struck to prevent a hard border between UK territory Northern Ireland and EU member-state Ireland. "I voted for Brexit and I believe in Brexit because it offers vast opportunities for families and businesses across our whole country," Sunak wrote in The Daily Telegraph. Sunak wrote that while Brexit was about restoring the UK's sovereignty, the Northern Ireland Protocol had undermined that and created "serious barriers to trade within the United Kingdom, and that is unacceptable". ALSO WATCH | Northern Ireland Protocol: What does the UK want to change? × "My job is to seize this opportunity, confront the hard choices, and give everything I have got. And I promise you this: I won’t agree on any deal which doesn’t fix the problems and deliver for Northern Ireland and our precious Union. That is the best way to finish the job, to unleash the opportunities of Brexit for every part of our United Kingdom and, finally, to get Brexit done,” he wrote. ALSO READ | Boris Johnson might not support Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was drafted for the UK to legally undo parts of the Brexit agreement through a Parliament vote. Against this, the European Union took legal action that led months of impasse until the latest round of talks launched by the Sunak administration. “No British Prime Minister could ever sit back and just allow these problems to continue. That’s why my predecessors were right to create the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – and why I supported them in doing so,” Sunak noted. "For as long as the European Union refused to reopen negotiations on the Protocol itself, this Bill was the only way forward. I have no doubt that it helped to create the conditions where the EU has been prepared to engage constructively. But my predecessors were also right to say this Bill was a last resort. Like them, I have always said a negotiated solution would be a better outcome," he wrote. Meanwhile, the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the deal over trade between Britain and Northern Ireland was "inching towards a conclusion". (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.

British PM Sunak to 'confront the hard choices' on Brexit with new deal

<p>Former prime minister Boris Johnson might not be open to supporting a proposed deal over the Northern Ireland protocol from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a Guardian report suggests. The prime minister is now under pressure to revive a controversial bill that would unilaterally override parts of the Brexit treaty. It has emerged that lawyers advising Eurosceptics in the Conservative party have submitted fresh proposals to Sunak to end the rule of EU law in Northern Ireland. Notably, it is one of the points of contention in the UK-EU negotiations.</p>

<p>The proposals have been sent to Downing Street, senior ministers and the European Commission. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris is in Brussels for more talks with the commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič.</p>

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<p>Johnson spoke to Sky News on the matter and said that it was “important that we wait to see what there may be” in Sunak’s deal. “I think the best way forward, as I said when I was running the government, is the Northern Ireland bill, which, you know, cleared the Commons very comfortably, I think unamended, when I was in office only a few months ago. So I think that’s the best way forwards," he added.</p>

<p>The bill will let UK remove some Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland, especially parts of the protocol disliked by traders. However, critics say that this would breach international law and the EU might hit back with tariffs on imports from Britain.</p>

<p>Johnson said, “It’s a very good bill. It fixes all the problems. It solves the problems that we have in the Irish Sea, solves the problems of paperwork, VAT and so on. It’s an excellent bill and doesn’t set up any other problems in the economy of the whole island of Ireland. So I’d go with that one.”</p>

<p>The proposal submitted by Eurosceptics’ legal advisers suggested that any businesses who export to the EU, found breaching European regulations would be prosecuted in British courts rather than the European court of justice.</p>

<p>Earlier, Guardian had reported&nbsp;that 100 MPs have expressed their disapproval of the deal with the European Union to help break the post-Brexit deadlock in Northern Ireland.</p>

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Former prime minister Boris Johnson might not be open to supporting a proposed deal over the Northern Ireland protocol from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a Guardian report suggests.

Former prime minister Boris Johnson might not be open to supporting a proposed deal over the Northern Ireland protocol from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a Guardian report suggests. The prime minister is now under pressure to revive a controversial bill that would unilaterally override parts of the Brexit treaty. It has emerged that lawyers advising Eurosceptics in the Conservative party have submitted fresh proposals to Sunak to end the rule of EU law in Northern Ireland. Notably, it is one of the points of contention in the UK-EU negotiations. The proposals have been sent to Downing Street, senior ministers and the European Commission. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris is in Brussels for more talks with the commission vice-president Maroš Šefčovič. Also Read | UK PM Rishi Sunak faces potential rebellion from Tory MPs over Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Johnson spoke to Sky News on the matter and said that it was “important that we wait to see what there may be” in Sunak’s deal. “I think the best way forward, as I said when I was running the government, is the Northern Ireland bill, which, you know, cleared the Commons very comfortably, I think unamended, when I was in office only a few months ago. So I think that’s the best way forwards," he added. The bill will let UK remove some Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland, especially parts of the protocol disliked by traders. However, critics say that this would breach international law and the EU might hit back with tariffs on imports from Britain. Johnson said, “It’s a very good bill. It fixes all the problems. It solves the problems that we have in the Irish Sea, solves the problems of paperwork, VAT and so on. It’s an excellent bill and doesn’t set up any other problems in the economy of the whole island of Ireland. So I’d go with that one.” The proposal submitted by Eurosceptics’ legal advisers suggested that any businesses who export to the EU, found breaching European regulations would be prosecuted in British courts rather than the European court of justice. Earlier, Guardian had reported that 100 MPs have expressed their disapproval of the deal with the European Union to help break the post-Brexit deadlock in 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.

Boris Johnson might not support Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal

In a bid to reach a consensus and break a deadlock over Northern Ireland Protocol, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to meet Ireland's Martin.

Breaking Northern Ireland deadlock: UK PM Sunak to meet Ireland's Martin

As the race to 10 Downing street continues, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak vowed to fix the Northern Ireland Protocol during the latest Hustings event in Belfast.

Tory leaders Sunak, Truss vow to fix 'Northern Ireland Protocol'

<p>Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said that Boris Johnson’s administration risks the breakup of the United Kingdom over the Northern Ireland protocol.</p>

<p>Tacitly accusing the British government of being dishonest and dishonourable, the tánaiste made the sharp attack in an interview.</p>

<p>He told BBC that “I think that’s a strategic mistake for people who want to maintain the union because if you continue to impose things on Northern Ireland that a clear majority of people don’t want, that means more people will turn away from the union. It’s a peculiar policy coming from a government that purports to want to defend the union.”</p>

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<p>“What the British government is doing now is very undemocratic and very disrespectful to people in Northern Ireland because it’s taking that power away from the assembly.”</p>

<p>“It is not normal for a democratic government in a respected country to sign a treaty and then try to pass domestic legislation to override it,” he added.</p>

<p>It comes after a top EU official said that if talks are constructive and do not resume with an outcome already set by London, the European Commission is willing to negotiate trading arrangements for Northern Ireland with Britain.</p>

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<p>Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic told a news conference in Brussels, "Our doors are open for negotiations but it has to be constructive negotiations and it cannot be done in a way that we negotiate but the result is given in advance."</p>

<p>Despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war, the UK government's bid to scrap parts of post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland cleared its first hurdle on Monday.</p>

<p>Allowing it to progress to the next stage of scrutiny in parliament, MPs in the House of Commons voted through the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by 295 votes to 221 after a debate. &nbsp;</p>

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Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said that Boris Johnson’s administration risks the breakup of the United Kingdom over the Northern Ireland protocol.

Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said that Boris Johnson’s administration risks the breakup of the United Kingdom over the Northern Ireland protocol. Tacitly accusing the British government of being dishonest and dishonourable, the tánaiste made the sharp attack in an interview. He told BBC that “I think that’s a strategic mistake for people who want to maintain the union because if you continue to impose things on Northern Ireland that a clear majority of people don’t want, that means more people will turn away from the union. It’s a peculiar policy coming from a government that purports to want to defend the union.” × “What the British government is doing now is very undemocratic and very disrespectful to people in Northern Ireland because it’s taking that power away from the assembly.” “It is not normal for a democratic government in a respected country to sign a treaty and then try to pass domestic legislation to override it,” he added. It comes after a top EU official said that if talks are constructive and do not resume with an outcome already set by London, the European Commission is willing to negotiate trading arrangements for Northern Ireland with Britain. Also see | How the Northern Ireland protocol divides Britain and the European Union Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic told a news conference in Brussels, "Our doors are open for negotiations but it has to be constructive negotiations and it cannot be done in a way that we negotiate but the result is given in advance." Despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war, the UK government's bid to scrap parts of post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland cleared its first hurdle on Monday. Allowing it to progress to the next stage of scrutiny in parliament, MPs in the House of Commons voted through the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by 295 votes to 221 after a debate. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Leo Varadkar says Johnson risks breakup of UK over Northern Ireland protocol

Ireland has criticised UK's Nothern Ireland protocol bill. Ireland's Deputy PM called it a strategic mistake to impose things. Varadkar warned of more people leaving the UK.

Ireland criticises UK's protocol bill: 'Boris Johnson risking breakup of UK'

Tensions between the UK and the EU over the Brexit agreement are building once again. Earlier this week, British MPs voted to move forward a bill that would allow ministers to scrap certain parts of the Brexit deal in particular the Northern Ireland protocol.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Ready to negotiate with UK if talks are constructive, says EU

<p>Allowing it to progress to the next stage of scrutiny in parliament, British MPs in the House of Commons voted through the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by 295 votes to 221 after a debate.</p>

<p>Highlighting that the unilateral move is justified under international law because of the “genuinely exceptional situation,” the British government says the protocol is burdening businesses and undermining peace in Northern Ireland.</p>

<p>The legislation would remove checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK if approved by lawmakers.</p>

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<p>Despite European Union warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he thought the plan could be approved “fairly rapidly”.</p>

<p>Due to the EU's unwillingness to reopen negotiations, the British government plans are the only solution to resolve trade problems in Northern Ireland, according to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.</p>

<p>Following a series of ethics scandals and two special election defeats, the plans have caused concern among some of Johnson’s fellow Conservatives.</p>

<p>If it goes ahead with its plan to rewrite the rules of the post-Brexit deal, the EU has threatened to retaliate against the UK.</p>

<p>Slamming the UK government's “unlawful” approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, Irish foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney said he was “hugely disappointed”.<br />
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Allowing it to progress to the next stage of scrutiny in parliament, British MPs in the House of Commons voted through the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by 295 votes to 221 after a debate.

Allowing it to progress to the next stage of scrutiny in parliament, British MPs in the House of Commons voted through the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill by 295 votes to 221 after a debate. Highlighting that the unilateral move is justified under international law because of the “genuinely exceptional situation,” the British government says the protocol is burdening businesses and undermining peace in Northern Ireland. The legislation would remove checks on goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK if approved by lawmakers. Also see | How the Northern Ireland protocol divides Britain and the European Union Despite European Union warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he thought the plan could be approved “fairly rapidly”. Due to the EU's unwillingness to reopen negotiations, the British government plans are the only solution to resolve trade problems in Northern Ireland, according to Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Following a series of ethics scandals and two special election defeats, the plans have caused concern among some of Johnson’s fellow Conservatives. If it goes ahead with its plan to rewrite the rules of the post-Brexit deal, the EU has threatened to retaliate against the UK. Slamming the UK government's “unlawful” approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, Irish foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney said he was “hugely disappointed”. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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