Rishi Sunak appears to be on the verge of agreeing a Brexit deal aimed at easing trade friction in Northern Ireland as he enters into “final talks” with the European Union.
The Prime Minister will meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor today to discuss a “range of complex challenges” around the Northern Ireland Protocol, Downing Street said.
But Eurosceptic Tory MPs have warned the Prime Minister that they will revolt if he fails to deliver on their demands.
No 10 raised the prospect that the talks could produce a breakthrough moment after months of negotiations with Brussels about fixing the protocol.
The Conservative Party leader, following on from his discussions with the EU chief, is planning to brief his Cabinet before potentially announcing to voters and MPs the details of any agreed deal.
Mr Sunak said: “This will give Northern Ireland control of their own destiny. This is something very positive.”
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