The Democratic Unionist Party has no legal power to hold up the trade deal, which would simplify post-Brexit trad rules. But a rejection could sabotage efforts to restart Northern Ireland’s government. https://nyti.ms/3Y7bFOJ
The U.K. government set the stage for a new clash with the EU after Boris Johnson said he wants to renegotiate the parts of the Brexit agreement dealing with the politically sensitive question of Northern Ireland https://on.wsj.com/2V5dUHu
Brexit negotiator admits government didn't expect Brexit to be so disruptive for Northern Ireland https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/westminster-news/lord-frost-brexit-northern-ireland-7980242
Brexit: government drops international law-breaking measures after UK and EU agree rules for Northern Ireland - live https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2020/dec/08/uk-coronavirus-live-hancock-covid-rules-tier-2-3-vaccine-brexit-latest-updates?CMP=twt_gu&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium#Echobox=1607435336
Government sets up £650 Brexit fund to help Northern Ireland firms cope with more bureaucracy from 2021 https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/michael-gove-launches-new-650m-brexit-fund-for-ni-businesses-1-6782534?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons
Brexit: UK government pledges £355m to cushion Northern Ireland businesses https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/aug/07/brexit-uk-government-pledges-355m-to-cushion-northern-ireland-businesses?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1596796413
Government accused of leaving business in the dark with unclear approach to Northern Ireland after Brexit https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/mps-condemn-government-s-northern-ireland-protocol-approach-1-6744655?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons
Northern Ireland executive told government now accepts post-Brexit checks on goods https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/northern-ireland-post-brexit-customs-checks-now-reality-says-guardian-1-6652580
It means Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will have most likely rejected the Brexit deal - but the government will press ahead with it https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/stormont-assembly-to-reject-boris-johnson-brexit-deal-1-6473973
