'I welcome the fact that a deal has been done.' Sinn Fein's vice president Michelle O'Neill MLA reacts to the new Windsor Framework agreed with the EU to overcome post-Brexit trade barriers in Northern Ireland. Latest: 📺 Sky 501 and Virgin 602
On the changes to customs and VAT rules, Mr Sunak said:"This means we have removed any sense of a border in the Irish Sea."
The two leaders were glowing in their respect for each other, with Ms von der Leyen calling the PM"dear Rishi" a few times and said they were"honest with each other about the difficulties in our bilateral relationship and it was vital to put that on the right footing". "Something that we've seen clearly the past year as we joined with others to support Ukraine. This Is the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship."The two sides appeared cordial as they completed the deal's details. Pic: Simon Walker / No 10 Downing StreetMr Sunak put the deal - the biggest move of his premiership - to his cabinet this afternoon during a virtual meeting but a vote by MPs in the Commons is not expected until possibly next week.
On whether Tory Brexiteers and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party may try to block the deal, Mr Sunak said it is"not about politicians" and is about"what's best" for the people of Northern Ireland.
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