The Democratic Unionist Party has no legal power to hold up the agreement, which would simplify post-Brexit trade rules. But a rejection could sabotage efforts to restart Northern Ireland’s government.
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What’s Behind the Vegetable Shortages in U.K. Supermarkets
Five major grocery chains are restricting the number of some produce items, as bad weather in Spain leads to shortages.
Why Brexit’s immigration politics have fizzled out
Did the Northern Ireland trade deal end Brexit politics with a whimper?
Why Brexit’s immigration politics have fizzled out
Did the Northern Ireland trade deal end Brexit politics with a whimper?
King Charles Faces Backlash Over E.U. Meeting
King Charles’s meeting with an E.U. leader on the day a Northern Ireland trade deal was announced drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.
Sunak Hopes to Move Past Brexit, at Long Last, With E.U. Deal
In addition to removing an obstacle to London-Brussels relations, the Northern Ireland trade deal could remove Brexit from the center of British politics after seven divisive years.
To Heal Brexit Wound, U.K. and E.U. Strike a Northern Ireland Trade Deal
A dispute left over from the Britain-European Union split has chilled relations, paralyzed Northern Ireland’s government, risked a trade war and even caused friction between London and Washington.
Your Tuesday Briefing: U.S. Treasury Secretary Visits Kyiv
Also, Britain and the E.U. agree on a Northern Ireland trade deal and winter devastates Afghanistan.
King Charles Met E.U. Leader Ahead of New Brexit Deal, Sparking Controversy
Some said the meeting conflicted with the king’s apolitical role because it came at the time Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, was finalizing the new Brexit deal.
What Is the Northern Ireland Protocol? The Brexit Deal Changes, Explained
Britain and the European Union have long clashed over post-Brexit rules known as the Northern Ireland protocol. Here’s how their renegotiated agreement, the Windsor Framework, will work.