The key points from the new Northern Ireland Brexit deal
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a "decisive breakthrough" in post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland's trade barriers in the Irish Sea.
Read more: Tributes to 'good hearted' former Hyde and Stalybridge MP Lord Tom Pendry following tragic death aged 88 Mr Sunak said he believes the deal is a “turning point for Northern Ireland” that addresses the concerns of the DUP, and is now hoping they will back it and restore powersharing in Stormont.
The so-called green lane would be expanded to include food retailers - including supermarkets - and hospitality businesses, reducing SPS checks and paperwork which the government claims will widen consumer choices on supermarket shelves.
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