New Brexit deal struck with EU after Northern Ireland trade complications

The UK signs an an agreement with the EU on trade in Northern Ireland, three years and three prime ministers after Brexit came into effect.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with EU President Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor to discuss the Brexit agreement.abc.net.au/news/eu-uk-agreement-northern-ireland-protocol-brexit/102030964British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has struck a new deal on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland with European Union president Ursula von der Leyen.

New 'lanes' for goods trade. Goods destined for Northern Ireland are to be processed through a 'green lane', which will have a reduced requirement for customs. Goods destined for the Irish Republic will go through a 'red lane' and be subject to EU checks. Retaining 'safeguards' of sovereignty. A new safeguard, called the Stormont brake allows the elected Assembly a say over changes to EU goods laws and can stop them from applying in Northern Ireland. The UK government has a veto over this, Mr Sunak added.

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