Is a new Brexit agreement finally within reach? Sunak meets EU chief in Windsor to finalise new Northern Ireland deal
And it appears the so-called Windsor Agreement could yet win the approval of the DUP in Northern Ireland and some hardcore Brexiters who could try to derail any plan over concerns about the province keeping EU rules and partly staying under the thumb of the European Court of Justice.
Ms von der Leyen posted a photo of her arriving on the Eurostar in London and said: "I'm glad to be in the UK today to meet with Prime Minister @RishiSunak. I'm looking forward to turning a page and opening a new chapter with our partner and friend." Some checks on goods take place to reduce the risk of products that don't comply with EU rules entering the single market from Britain, but unionists critics say it effectively moves the border from Ireland to the Irish Sea.
And Northern Ireland secretary Steve Baker – the self styled "Brexit hard-man" – backed the deal despite having reportedly been put on resignation watch.
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