Six key takeaways from Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal

Prime minister promises ‘turning point for Northern Ireland’

Rishi Sunak has unveiled his new deal to reform the Northern Ireland Protocol, designed to cut bureaucracy and dysfunction between Britain and Northern Ireland following Brexit.

The 26-page “Windsor Framework” lays out the plans for trade, lovement of goods and future legislation.

Speaking after a two-hour meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen Mr Sunak said: “Today’s agreement delivers smooth flowing trade with the whole of the United Kingdom, protects Northern Ireland’s place in our union, and safeguards sovereignty for the people of Northern Ireland.”