, by the way, on delivering for everyone in northern ireland. for everyone in northern ireland. let me give you a few examples which are not often talked about. are not often talked about. supply agreement to tackle deprivation. deprivation. be provided to improve mental health services. services. represent is what shapes are vision for devolution. for devolution. to make northern ireland even better for all. for all. and our vision does not end at the steps of stormont. at the steps of stormont. departments, and work harder than ever the before. ever the before. forward city deals, can only help drive northern ireland forward. drive northern ireland forward. meaningful difference to our society. society. combine youth and experience, as always. always. services, without overburdening the ratepayers. ratepayers. agenda has done little to support unionist culture and identity. unionist culture and identity. loudest about respect and equality practice what they preach. practice what they preach. re—established on a sustainable basis. basis. this party, the dup, is a pro—devolu

and ireland in ireland and the uk. and also alljurisdictions and five islands and this is very valuable expression of that totality of relationships. i had a chance to speak about northern ireland and the desire and progress being made in negotiations and also the issue of digital inclusion. ministers were discussing that last night. in terms of the backstop, what is envisaged is it would be a protocol to the agreement but when we talk about the backstop we should recall the objective. the most important thing for me is the objective, and that is to give everyone in northern ireland and ireland the insurance that a hard border will not develop between north and south, no matter what else may happen in years ahead. and that is why we are seeking one that is legally operative and one that gives us legally operative and one that gives us that guarantee that is necessary. we are at a sense to the point of the negotiations, a successful outcome is not guaranteed. but i think it is possible in the next couple of weeks, and p

between ireland and northern ireland. it seems there is text that will be shown to cabinet ministers. the question for them, does it have the safeguards they want? some are concerned about the uk being trapped, as they would see it, in an ongoing customs union which the uk cannot get out of ulster how has the negotiating team got around that? —— cannot get out of. can the uk leave without the say—so of the european court ofjustice for instance? these details the ministers are going to be looking at. many have voiced their criticisms, fears over the direction of the brexit talks. now it's time for them to decide when they seen the detail, can they back it, can they back the prime minister oi’ it, can they back the prime minister or will they be forced to resign because they can't go along with what she wants them to do? essential to underline at this page, when we have headline saying a deal has been agreed, albeit between officials on a technical level, that should lead people to think that this is the final deal

the rest of great britain. 0ur ireland correspondent emma vardy reports. it's the most closely watched conference in the party's history. northern ireland's dup are poised to vote down theresa may's draft brexit deal. the government's support depends on them. for this draft agreement fails her own key commitments. the prime minister has not eliminated the risk of a backstop arrangement. on one hand, we are told the backstop would be the best of both worlds and on the other hand, we are told we're not going to need the backstop. on this plan to avoid a hard irish border, they are not backing down. bin the backstop. look who's become an ally — borisjohnson in belfast to lend his support. it is the dup‘s confidence and supply agreement keeping keeping jeremy corbyn out of downing street, he said. it is vital that we keep this partnership going and we keep this confidence and supply arrangement going and that we're not so complacent as to abandon the government of this country to a man whose avowed policy is to break up this country. if the backstop is use

northern ireland is not staying in the single market what has what is within the documents is that in order to ensure the friction is trade across the border between north and on and on and northern ireland will be meeting those regulations specifically in the goods part of the that's the key but it is not staying as a member of the single market and he talks about scotland being given the same treatment as northern ireland northern ireland has a very particular set of circumstances it is the only part of the united kingdom that will have a land border with a country that is continuing to cement. of the european union and that is why that is why together with our commitments in the belfast agreement that is why northern ireland is dealt with is dealt with separately in the withdrawal agreement and then finally he complained much of his statement was a complaint that scotland was not specifically mentioned in these documents scotland is not specifically mentioned scotland is a part of the united states. mr duncan smith. but. can i say that i have always wished well to my right although

future on the ireland. you know, it's a very sensitive topic in london and those who advocate for brexit and even possibly for no deal, really don't like the issue of the peace process in northern ireland to be raised at all. they were angry when the prime minister raised it at the european council last week, but he was right to raise it. peace is hard and it's very fragile and very easily lost. you know, i concluded my high school exams believing in 1998 and i come from that generation which, you know, through our childhood witnessed on our televisions every single evening bombs, not just in northern ireland, by the way, but also in britain, which devastated people's lives. thousands of people killed. that is something that the people across the island of ireland are deeply concerned about maintaining and preserving the peace process. we don't take it for granted. we are really concerned about what a no deal scenario could potentially unleash if there isn't agreement by -- before march and probably by the

from the uk or northern ireland. the draft agreement was a failure, according to some... even the conservatives agree that the prime minister is offering a choice between the worst of all worlds and a catastrophic series of consequences. when will the prime minister recognise that neither of these options is acceptable? we will not rerun the referendum. we will not rerun the referendum. we will not reneged on the decision of the british people. we will leave the common fisheries policy, we will leave the customs union, we will leave the customs union, we will leave the customs union, we will leave the agricultural policy, and we will take back control of our orders and laws. the united kingdom is leaving the european union on the 29th of march 2019. but the prime minister's task of getting a brexit deal through parliament will be tough as this question from one of her own mps proved. you are not delivering the brexit people voted for. today you will lose the support of many conservative mps, and millions of voters ac

and northern ireland alone could remain tied to some eu rules. the democratic unionist party believes this would undermine the very integrity of the uk. i know that for the unionist community in northern ireland at the moment, this is quite a difficult time. today, ireland's prime minister tried to allay the dup's fears. i know many of them may be feeling vulnerable, and i want to say to them that the good friday agreement will be protected. northern ireland has achieved peace through a dual british and irish identity. some people believe shared membership of the eu has helped to keep that relationship in harmony, but now brexit is changing things. we're scared about going backwards. it's a big dealfor us. obviously northern ireland always presents that sort of problem, that difficulty of understanding what's happening, and identity. ijust feel with brexit, either we're in or we're out. and if we're out, let's get on with it. brexit isn't just about trade on these shores. it's also about the delicate balance of peace on this island. but now this

this would avoid a hard border between northern ireland and the republic of ireland — which has been one of the most contentious issues in the negotiations and is known as the backstop plan. but, it's believed that northern ireland would also remain in a "deeper" relationship with the eu. and it would abide by some additional eu rules and regulations. under the plan — an independent committee of uk, eu and external members would be set up — to review ending this ‘backstop‘ arrangement. but crucially — and controversially — the uk would have no unilateral right to leave it. plenty of room for argument. if you wonder why the cabinet needs several hours to discuss this plan, you have a hint of the better because quite a few of those points are highly contentious uncontroversial. today's ma has to go around the cabinet table and invite views on this comprehensive document. —— theresa may has to go around the cabinet table. let's speak to our chief political correspondent vicki young who's on downing street. do we think this cabinet meeting will stream over the time that w

ireland? no, says no 10. is there an exit mechanism to enable there an exit mechanism to enable the uk to get out of this customs arrangement? yes, say no 10, there is an arbitration mechanism. how far it gives the british government the ability to independently get out is much less clear. and crucially, are their distinct and separate regulatory requirements going to be imposed on northern ireland? a so—called regulatory border in the irish sea. that is an absolute pivotal issue obviously for the dup. we have not seen the documents but i think we know where the real flash points are. one of the big questions about today is the big cabinet meeting later. will there be any resignations, because that could be really, really difficult for theresa may at this point obviously? really, really difficult for theresa may at this point obviously7m really, really difficult for theresa may at this point obviously? it is absolutely key. i think we are unlikely to see mass resignations. i think we are unl

northern ireland would be in and the eu. northern ireland would beina and the eu. northern ireland would be in a closer relationship to the eu single market and the rest of the uk. the uk would in theory be able to leave this temporary customs arrangement but it would not be able to make that decision on its own. the agreement does not set out details for the long—term future relationship with the eu after brexit. that is a separate political declaration. it starts to map out that future. serious negotiations on that future. serious negotiations on that will only begin after brexit has actually happened. 0ne that will only begin after brexit has actually happened. one key question for everyone, will a temporary customs union form the basis for the permanent relationship still to come? still much we do not know in terms of the wording of this particular deal. earlier my colleague simon mccoy spoke to the former prime minister tony blair — he gave his take on the draft agreement which the prime minister is presenting to the cabinet. if the compromise is such that

north—west of england, the north of ireland and western parts of scotla nd ireland and western parts of scotland where we had some heavy rain to this morning and some blustery wind. that will gradually eased with the rest of the day. and we're bringing this mild airfrom the south—west giving those temperatures a boost especially through north eastern parts of scotland. we could see a rise of around 17 celsius. good spells sunshine elsewhere across england and wales and the wind gradually easing. temperatures are well across the board in mid—teens. so for most it will be a fine and to the day. certainly initially for the next area of rain starts to move into parts of northern ireland and western fringes of scotland. clear skies elsewhere giving way to increasing amounts of cloud from the south and some mist and low cloud dance towards the south east. once again not particularly cold. so tomorrow we still have this rain through parts of northern ireland and the fringes of scotland. away from that there will be some brightness for northern england and down into the midlands. down to

a dozen schools in england, wales and northern ireland says they have admitted to us ireland says they have admitted to us that they informally excluded pupils last year after we asked more than 1000 schools about the practice under information requests. this week, would also showing the extensive use of isolation rooms and the challenge of educating excluded children. we took our findings to the school's minister. why are teachers doing this? formal exclusion. it's a very small number of people that are engaged in unlawful activities and inspector ta kes unlawful activities and inspector takes this very seriously and the complaints procedure. you understand the damage done? i do recognise the damage done. it disrupts their education and opens up to other vulnerabilities. 5000 children with special needs in isolation rooms. how concerning? children with autism. it's very concerning. it bad special needs if they are put in unsuitable conditions. we have shown that more and more deprived children disproportionately are ending up in alternative vision. how is that fair. disadvantaged back

our ireland correspondent emma vardy explains. bomb blast this island's history is marked by struggles over land and sea. today, brexit is redefining its modern borders. people here have found themselves caught in the middle of a political storm. we don't want to go back to days of old. whatever happens, happens. i don't think individually we can make a gigantic difference to what the higher powers decide. at northern ireland's larne harbour, every day trucks and trade arrive over the irish sea from britain. checks are needed on live animals, but currently little else, because the whole island, north and south, is under the same eu rules. but after the uk leaves the eu, there could be new checks on some products coming from britain to northern ireland. and northern ireland alone could remain tied to some eu rules. the democratic unionist party believes this would undermine the very integrity of the uk. i know that for the unionist community in northern ireland at the moment, this is quite a difficult time. today, ireland's prime m

the dup's worldview that pushes northern ireland ever closer to a united ireland. they will be part of a eu protectorate as they would see it and that is not what the dup once they say that is not part of what was given to them as a guarantee —— wa nts was given to them as a guarantee —— wants and they say. this is if a deal is not done? that's right. but it appears the prime minister and the government is prepared to align itself more broadly with the eu in terms of customer and so we would be aligned with eu customs territory. it is more than just customs. the only single market that matters is the single market of uk, for northern ireland, but that is not the view of the eu in terms of managing the issue of a hard border. for the eu you can only have single market alliances across the island of ireland and that is the anywhere you can manage the border. the issue was fudged last december which was because of the wording which was contradictory, and the dup are not bluffing in terms of threatening to end the confidence and supply deal. the numbers potenti

it has caused controversy in westminster and ireland, as our ireland correspondent reports. who is scoring here? as northern ireland take on ireland in dublin tonight, theresa may has been trying to present the brexit deal as a win for both sides. the best case the northern ireland would be the hong kong of the uk, doing business without feeling like you have difficulties in the uk. the brexit deal could keep northern ireland more closely tied to eu rules so trade can flow freely between the north and south of this island. unionists say it severs the united kingdom itself, but some northern ireland businesses believe they can benefit. it is the best of a bad situation currently and something that i think needs to go forward. it is positive for businesses, it is job security, and it can provide options. this afternoon one minister who hasn't resigned, the northern ireland secretary, came to rally support for the prime minister's plant. for the prime minister's plan. this is a deal that is about the union, about the uk and a good dealfor the union. it is very, very complicated

some rain in northern ireland and scotland. 0ther rain in northern ireland and scotland. other places have been dry with a fair bit of class, with the sunshine breaking through. we also had temperatures as high as 70 degrees across parts of scotland with these mild southerly winds, but things are turning colder with this hamas working its way into the east and as we had through next week, some of us will struggle to get to six celsius. —— with this air mass. back to the here and now, it is rather cloudy across england and wales. a bit of locales, mist and fog in places as well. mild underneath the fog with temperatures between nine and 12 degrees overnight. drizzly rain in times across scotland but clearer skies for the north of scotland and northern ireland. friday morning, starting off in the south, pretty great conditions towards the south—east that there will be some brighter skies throughout wales and the north—west of england. buffalo will it start with some sunshine but there will be more clue cloud around there will be more clue cloud around the central be

ireland. i believe this issue can best be olved through our future relationships with the european union. but the withdrawal agreement sets out an insurance policy should that new relationship not be ready in time at the end of the implementation period. i do not pretend this has been a comfortable process. [laughter] all the e.u. are entirely happy with all of the arrangements that have been included within it. but, of course, this is the case. this is an arrangement we have both said we never want to have to use. but while some people might pretend otherwise, there is no deal which delivers the brexit the british people voted for which does not involve this insurance policy. not canada plus, plus, plus. not norway for now. not our own white paper. the e.u. will not negotiate any future partnership without t. as the house knows, the original proposal from the e.u. was not acceptable, as it would have meant creating a customs border down the irish sea and breaking up the integrity of our unite

unfortunately that also means that orderfor northern ireland —— in orderfor northern ireland —— in order for northern ireland to suffer heart border —— a hard border with its neighbour, it is going to be more deeply within the regulations of the single market is what will look more like the european union. that means something of a regular tory and customs border —— regulatory and customs border. that is not what arlene foster has asked for. she demanded the opposite from theresa may and it's interesting borisjohnson was whipping up the dup intoa borisjohnson was whipping up the dup into a frenzy earlier, effectively saying, you have been sold out. there spanners in the work that can crop up like the dup, we'll see what action they will take, the cabinet five are still talking, and it could be a no vote in parliament. in real terms, what effect would this have on preparing for brexit? i detrimental could that be? let's just try to get through the brussels summit tomorrow in terms of spanners! we need to make sure this is signed off. nobody has a veto so that's probably quite a he

is northern ireland the republic of ireland free of controls. also the shell bearing the brunt us sank. in iraq already changing ordinary lives european companies pull out of the country. this is the business on behalf of as well german motorists are said to file a class action lawsuit over emissions trading today new legislation allows consumers in germany for the first time to jointly sue companies for damages according to the plaintiffs deliberately cheated drivers by using software that manipulated emissions results v.w. designers signed up to the litigation for free subchannels it's common practice in the u.s. since the nineteenth century w. had to refund the full purchase price of vehicles to most of the american customs this. was bad news for v.w. bring in. the frankfurt stock and straight down here pull down the share price and how relevant will that be for the w.'s bottom line you think. here very interesting garrett when i was talking with an investor this morning about this situation he told me that he was pretty sure that most likely

very seldom in northern ireland you see unanimity about anything. but when you find every single business organisation is telling you something different, i think the dup should take cognizance of that. the dup will continue defending their position here, remaining dug in against that draft deal. and they're about to be cheered on by another big brexiteer, when boris johnson takes to the stage this afternoon. emma vardy, bbc news, belfast. the former foreign secretary, boris johnson is due to address the conference in the next half hour. speaking ahead of that mrjohnson called on the government and the eu to get rid of the irish backstop. the best thing we can do isjump the backstop and get both sides to ee, backstop and get both sides to agree, which they both do agree, that there is no need through our border in northern ireland. the commission doesn't want it, or the technical experts say that there is no need to have it, and then take that discussion out of the withdrawal agreement and put it for the negotiations that are going to ta ke the nego

for the last 20 yea rs, peace in ireland for the last 20 yea rs , we peace in ireland for the last 20 yea rs, we have peace in ireland for the last 20 years, we have a responsibility to make sure that is maintained, and thatis make sure that is maintained, and that is fantastic, but the point we have made from day one, if the uk wa nts to have made from day one, if the uk wants to leave the single market and the customs union, and i don't think it should, there is no reason we cannot have differentiation for scotland, and if it is good enough for northern ireland, it should be good enough for scotland. i need to reflect on the fact that 62% of the people of scotland voted to remain. 0ur rights, our views, people of scotland voted to remain. 0ur rights, ourviews, ourwishes people of scotland voted to remain. 0ur rights, our views, our wishes as european citizens, as well as scottish and uk citizens, should be respected. nicola sturgeon picked up ona respected. nicola sturgeon picked up on a point that northern ireland will have a heavier, biggerfoot on a point that northern ireland wil

been part of the republic of ireland been part of the european union. there are plenty of straightforward ways of maintaining the constitutional integrity of the good friday agreement but none of them are to be found and the long—term in this agreement. so really, i'm afraid we may be run out of road but mrs meir still ticking the can —— mrs may. michel barnier said they would have to ta ke michel barnier said they would have to take the consequences of the vote, that is as far as he would go and theresa may has stressed this up as it is either her deal or no deal at all. you seem to be suggesting that somehow parliament could find it third way. for theresa may to say it third way. for theresa may to say it is her deal or no deal shows the difficulty of the position she is in the cause in fact, she did conceive this on the steps of downing street tonight. there is a third way and that if we don't do this. the only people who could decide to do that by the british people themselves in a people's vote. how do you get the point? parliament will not b

of ireland. iamjoined northern ireland and the republic of ireland. i am joined by the conservative pro—brexit mp crispin blunt. do you think that the deal, what you have been able to glean from the draft deal, is what people voted for in the referendum in 2016? i don't think so. there is no confidence we can escape from the backstop plan of the uk remaining in the customs union for some period, andi the customs union for some period, and i will have to see what the text says, but that is not acceptable. the prime minister made it clear that we will not be in their customs union and if we are we will not be able to make deals with the rest of the world. it is difficult to see how the arrangement presented to us is better than no deal. is it fair to say you are keeping an open mind until you see more detail? that is the only responsible thing to do. given what we know so far, the shape of how the negotiations have been conducted by the eu in particular and the way i'm afraid the government have

no hard border between northern ireland and ireland. for us to be able to continue to maintain and respond to our obligations under the belfast agreement, and to ensure that we protect the integrity of the united kingdom. >> mr. speaker, nobody but nobody can doubt the prime minister's absolute commitment and dedication to doing her duty on this referendum but the harsh, cruel truth of it is, this is not the promised deal. the reason why the people of this country are so fed up is because they've been made so many promises, none of which have been delivered upon, because they can't be delivered opinion. i agree with the prime minister, we face three choices. we either accept this agreement and i respectfully suggest there is no now majority for it, or we have no deal which would be profoundly irresponsible and catastrophic, or we have no brexit. we remain in the european union, the best deal that we have for the european union. on that basis would she at least today undertake not to rule out taking this back to the british people and ha

and northern ireland alone could remain tied to some eu rules. the democratic unionist party believes this would undermine the very integrity of the uk. i know that for the unionist community in northern ireland at the moment, this is quite a difficult time. today, ireland's prime minister tried to allay the dup‘s fears. i know many of them may be feeling vulnerable, and i want to say to them that the good friday agreement will be protected. northern ireland has achieved peace through a dual british and irish identity. some people believe shared membership of the eu has helped to keep that relationship in harmony, but now brexit is changing things. we're scared about going backwards. it's a big dealfor us. obviously northern ireland always presents that sort of problem, that difficulty of understanding what's happening, and identity. ijust feel with brexit, either we're in or we're out. and if we're out, let's get on with it. brexit isn't just about trade on these shores. it's also about the delicate balance of peace on this island. but now thi

and the republic of ireland. this would be uk's only land border with the eu after brexit. it's a dispute that's resonated both north and south of the border, as our ireland correspondent emma vardy reports. who is scoring here? it was a goalless draw as northern ireland took on the irish republic in dublin tonight. but theresa may has been trying to present the draft brexit deal as a win for both sides. it is not really dublin's problem so yeah, they could sit and watch it all unfold in westminster. the best case scenario for northern ireland would be the hong kong of the uk, a place to do business if you want to do business with europe easily, but at the same time without feeling like you have difficulties actually within the united kingdom. the brexit deal could keep northern ireland more closely tied to eu rules so trade can flow freely between the north and south of this island. some northern ireland businesses believe that is a benefit. from first impressions we thought it was business friendly. we welcomed

our ireland correspondent emma vardy explains. this island's history is marked by struggles over land and sea. today brexit is redefining its modern borders. people here have found themselves caught in the middle of a political storm. you don't want to go back to days of old. whatever happens happens. i don't think individually we can make a gigantic difference to what the higher powers decide. at northern ireland's harbour every day trucks and trade arrived over the irish sea from britain. jaxa needed on live animals, but currently little else, because the whole island, north and south, is under the same eu will stash mac checks are needed. but after the uk leads the eu there could be new checks on some products coming from britain to northern ireland and northern ireland alone could remain tied to some eu rules. the democratic unionist party believes this would undermine the very integrity of the uk. believes this would undermine the very integrity of the uki believes this would undermine the very integrity of the uk. i know tha

northern ireland will be in territories. northern ireland will beina territories. northern ireland will be in a deeper customs relationship with the eu then great britain. this and spain's demands over gibraltar are likely to be crucial in negotiations in the run—up to the end of march 2019 deadline and may possibly be honoured. thank you, everybody will be watching what happens this weekend in brussels. moving on to other business and financial news. the united states china trade spat has intensified, after one of president trump's top economic advisers told the bbc that the wto should give it china. —— evict. they said that the world ‘s second—largest economy has misbehaved and should be thrown out. the wto's chief economist agrees that members of the organisation are not happy with some of china's behaviour and that the wto should be reformed. he spoke to my colleague. i acknowledge that members see the need for reform. all wto members live in glass houses, they all do things that push against the agreements and the solution to that this political comp

and ireland. i believe this issue can best be sold throughout future relationship with the european union but the withdrawal , agreement sets out an insurance policy should that new relationship not be ready in time at the end of the period. i do not pretend this is been or eitherble process we or the eu are entirely happy with all of the arrangements that are included with in it. but, of course, this is the case. this is an arrangement where both said we never want to have to use. but while some people might pretend otherwise, there is no deal which delivers the brexit the british people voted for not involve this insurance policy. not candida plus plus plus, not norway for now, not our own white paper. the eu will not negotiate any future partnership without it. as the house knows, the original proposal from the e.u. was not acceptable, as it would have meant creating a customs border down the irish sea and breaking up the integrity of our united kingdom. so last month i set out for the house, t

of ireland. is always in the e. u. and will stay in the e. u. northern ireland believe the eu along with the rest of person and that is the problem. because of the so called haunted border between the north and the republic of ireland. a big deal also because if the do not want in any way to threaten the peace process that was agreed twenty years ago so it's very very sensitive right and theresa may has the d. u. p.. a northern irirish party breathing down -- essentially her next so we're going to look at that- in a little more detail let's take a look nowow at what prime minister may is facing in the way of opposition with in her own ranks. brexit means brexit brexit means brexit and we're going to make a success of it. i'm very clear brexit tells me brexit. when theresa may became prime minister in twenty sixteen she quickly adopt to the credo of boasting the uk from the e. u.? formally opposed to brexit she said she wanted to create the best deal possible for great britain. back to negotiate w

no hard border between northern ireland and ireland. for us to be able to continue to maintain and respond to our obligations under the belfast agreement, and to ensure that we protect the integrity of the united kingdom. >> mr. speaker, nobody but nobody can doubt the prime minister's absolute commitment and dedication to doing her duty on this referendum but the harsh, cruel truth of it is, this is not the promised deal. the reason why the people of this country are so fed up is because they've been made so many promises, none of which have been delivered upon, because they can't be delivered upon. they cannot be delivered upon. i agree with the prime minister, we face three choices. we either accept this agreement and i respectfully suggest there is no now majority for it, or we have no deal which would be profoundly irresponsible and catastrophic, or we have no brexit. we remain in the european union, the best deal that we have for the european union. on that basis would she at least today undertake not to rule out taking this back

, northern ireland existing ina ireland, northern ireland existing in a customs union on its own, and from that point there were some really detailed discussions over the last two weeks. they had arrived at this point with a text which she has been able to get past her cabinet this evening. so i think in the space ofjust over a month, this is quite an achievement for the prime minister and for her team. what we don't know of course is what is going to happen in the coming days with his cabinet ministers have had a chance to pour through the document, 585 pages of it, and we don't know the calculations of the senior brexiteers in the cabinet are making, because they will know that it is her head that is on the chopping block. it's not them. so if she goes down, they will still be wa nt to she goes down, they will still be want to be there in the process, either picking up the pieces are involved in the trade negotiation later down the line. so there are some political calculation is going on at the moment, and we just need to see and wait to find out where these brexit ministers might

between northern ireland and ireland. that is best ensured by getting the future relationship in place by the end of december, 2020. in the event that was not the case and an interim agreement in place, the choice the right honorable gentlemen set out is not the choice before us. we would have the back stop in the protocol. this will be the extension of the implement ace period, but we have also negotiated that alternative arrangements be in place. the key is they guarantee no hard border between northern ireland and ireland. >> the truth is, the prime minister's idea of taking control of our money is tond hand the e.u. a blank check, and after 2020, no rebate for the u.k. mr. speaker, the e.u.'s trade deal with canada took seven years to agree. the deal with singapore, eight years, the business area had week said the transition will have to be extended until the end of 2022. outside the e.u., and with no leverage, does the prime minister think she is fooling anyone by suggesting there will be a free trade agreement final

and ireland. i believe this issue can best be sold throughout future relationship with the european union, but the withdrawal agreement sets out an insurance policy should that new relationship not be ready in time at the end of the period. i do not pretend this is been a comfortable process or either we or the eu are entirely happy with all of the arrangements that are included with in it. but, of course, this is the case. this is an arrangement where both said we never want to have to use. but while some people might pretend otherwise, there is no deal which delivers the brexit the british people voted for which does not involve this insurance policy. not candida plus plus plus, not norway for now, not our own white paper. the eu will not negotiate any future partnership without it. norway for now, not our own as the house knows, the original proposal from the e.u. was not acceptable, as it would have meant creating a customs border down the irish sea and breaking up the integrity of our united

ireland and the republic of ireland is obviously in the e.u. and will stay in the e.u. northern ireland believe the e.u. along with the rest of britain and that is the problem because if this so-called hard border between the north and the republic of ireland a big deal also because of the the former troubles that they've had within that country and they do not want in any way to threaten the peace process that was agreed twenty years ago so it's very very sensitive right and to resume a has the do you p.c. a northern irish party breathing down essentially her neck so we're going to look at that in a little more detail let's take a look now at what prime minister may is facing in the way of opposition within her own ranks. fabrics it frets it bricks it means bricks it and we're going to make a success of it i'm very clear threats it does mean that when theresa may became prime minister in twenty six b. she quickly adopted the credo of divorcing the u.k. from the e.u. formally opposed to brics that she said she wanted to create the best deal pos

our ireland correspondent chris page is in belfast. chris — real angerfrom the dup? how worried will theresa may be about that? the dup are certainly upping the a nte the dup are certainly upping the ante as the brexit talks move into a particularly critical phase. the democratic university —— democratic unionist party's problem is the fact that northern ireland could have to continue following european rules on goods. on customs the government has assured them that will not be two customs territories in the uk, northern ireland will remain under the same customs regime as england, scotla nd the same customs regime as england, scotland and wales, but it leaves open the issue of how the european single market would operate in a situation where the land border between northern ireland and the irish republic is kept open. in her letter to the dup, the prime minister says there is a single electricity market on the island of ireland, they're already some checks of animals moving between northern ireland and the rest of the uk, the implication of that would potentiall

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ireland and the republic of ireland is obviously in the e.u. and will stay in the e.u. northern ireland believe the e.u. along with the rest of person and that is the problem because if this so-called hard border between the north and the republic of ireland a big deal also because of the the former troubles that they've had within that country and they do not want in any way to threaten the peace process that was agreed twenty years ago so it's very very sensitive right and to resume a has the do you p.c. a northern irish party breathing down essentially her neck so we're going to look at that in a little more detail let's take a look now at what prime minister may is facing in the way of opposition within her own ranks. fabrics it is rex it wrecks it means bricks it and we're going to make a success of it i'm very clear threats it does mean that when theresa may became prime minister in twenty six b. she quickly adopted the credo were divorcing the u.k. from the e.u. formally opposed to bricks and she said she wanted to create the best deal p

and ireland and the border between northern ireland and ireland, and the border between them. if in the end of the uk leads them. if in the end of the uk leads the eu without a full deal on customs and indeed the single market, or indeed lee's at some point with none of that sorted out, the backstop was that northern ireland or ireland would effectively remain inside the customs union, possibly the single market. —— leave. and if that happens, then there would be eight water down the north sea. it looks likely to include the idea of the whole of the uk staying in, so that the negotiations could be done. —— there would be a border. if this deal is done while not being a member of the european union, that clearly is a compromise that is going to anger the brexiteers. that is the thing, it this is the thing they have long feared when they start talking about being a so—called vassal state, having to take rules from brussels and the eu 27 because it is effectively still in the customs union and having no say in them, thatis union and having no say in them, that is worse

and northern ireland alone could remain tied to some eu rules. the democratic unionist party believes this would undermine the very integrity of the uk. i know that for the unionist community in northern ireland at the moment, this is quite a difficult time. today, ireland's prime minister tried to allay the dup's fears. i know many of them may be feeling vulnerable, and i want to say to them that the good friday agreement will be protected. through a dual british and irish identity. northern ireland has achieved peace through a dual british and irish identity. some people believe shared membership of the eu has helped to keep that relationship in harmony, but now brexit is changing things. we're scared about going backwards. it's a big deal for us. obviously northern ireland always presents that sort of problem, that difficulty of understanding what's happening, and identity. ijust feel with brexit, either we're in or we're out. and if we're out, let's get on with it. brexit isn't just about trade on these shores. it's also about the delicate ba

ireland but it's called the swimming pool approach because northern ireland would be a little bit deeper in this customs union than the rest of the u.k. so they're at the deep end of the swimming pool and the rest of the u.k. would be at the shallow end of the swimming pool and that's how they resolved it in this with all the agreement some people who are. very close look at this say it's actually not workable it won't work but it's not meant to work because they want to avoid having it just to give you an insider brags that they go shoot it's thanks max for explaining the swimming pool to us barbara coming to you know about that last point you know do you know what they're not islands party democratic unionist party props up teresa mayes government they have threatened to pull out over this deal what do we take away from that. that was clear from the beginning of the do you appease the northern ireland an irish unionist party has always said if we will be in this breaks that deal in any way different from the rest different and we have all rebuilt and now as we've heard explained the sw

and ireland. i believe this issue can best be sold throughout future relationship with the european union. but the withdrawal agreement sets out an insurance policy should that new relationship not be ready in time. i do not pretend this is been accountable process or either all of the eu are entirely happy with all of the arrangements that it included with in it. but, of course, this is the case. this is an arrangement where both said we never want to have to use. but while some people might pretend otherwise, there is no deal which delivers the brexit british people voted for which it's not involve this insurance policy. not candida plus plus plus, not norway for now, not our own white paper. the eu will not negotiate any future partnership without it. as the house knows the original proposal from the eu was not acceptable as a what it meant creating a a customs border don the irish sea and breaking up the integrity of our united kingdom. the last month i set out for the house before steps we ne

and ireland, northern ireland and ireland, northern ireland will be meeting those regulations specifically in the good spark of the agreement —— the goods park, but not staying in the single market and he talks about scotland being given the same treatment as northern ireland, northern ireland has a particular set of circumstances. it is the early part of the united kingdom that would have a land border with the country thatis have a land border with the country that is continuing as a member of the european union, and that is why, together with our commitments in the belfast agreement, northern ireland is dealt with separately into withdrawal agreement and then, finally, he complained, much of his statement was a complaint that scotla nd statement was a complaint that scotland was not specifically mentioned in these documents. scotla nd mentioned in these documents. scotland is not specifically mentioned. scotland is a part of the united kingdom. cheering mr iain duncan smith. can i say that i have always wished well to my right honourable friend and my question is in this light. i ha

that something that people often make a mistake over northern ireland is joined to the republic of ireland and the republic of ireland is obviously in the e.u. and will stay in the e.u. northern ireland believe along with the rest of person and that is the problem because if the so called holland border between the north and the republic of ireland a big deal also because of the the former troubles that they've had within the country and they do not want in any way to threaten the peace process that was agreed twenty years ago so it's very very sensitive right and to resume a has the do you p.c. a northern irish party breathing down essentially her neck so we're going to look at that in a little more detail let's take a look now at what prime minister may is facing in the way of opposition within her own ranks. threats it wrecks it bricks it means bricks it and we're going to make a success of it i'm very clear threats it does mean direct winterreise i'm a became prime minister in twenty six b. she quickly adopted the credo of divorce in the u.k. from the e.u. formally opposed to bricks th

between northern ireland and ireland. the choice -- first of all that , is best ensured by getting the future relationship in place by the end of december, 2020. in the event that was not the case for a temporary period and an interim agreement in place, the choice the right honorable gentlemen set out is not the choice before us. yes, there would be the backstop in the protocol. yes, there would be the extension of the implementation. , we have also negotiated that alternative arrangements be in place. the key is they guarantee no hard border between northern ireland and ireland. >> the truth is, the prime minister's idea of taking back control of our money is to hand the e.u. a blank check, and after 2020, no rebate for the u.k. mr. speaker, the e.u.'s trade deal with canada took seven years to agree. the deal with singapore, eight years, the business secretary said this week, the transition will have to be extended until the end of 2022. outside the e.u., and with no leverage, does the prime minister think she is fooli

way do you draw that hard border do you draw between northern ireland in the republic of ireland or do you draw it in the irish sea and do not draw a border talking those are essentially your options and as a result of the do you piece saying under no circumstances should north up more than others be treated differently than the rest of the u.k. it is unacceptable that that border should essentially be in the irish sea as a result of that and that this push to resume a towards a slightly more pragmatic breaks a position by keeping the the whole of the u.k. temporarily at least in the customs union so ultimately to resume a's bret's it is a little bit more pragmatic ultimately as a result of the role that the d. u.p.a. has played now you wouldn't actually think that from that the hardline vocabulary being used by the do you pay but ultimately the do you push britain towards a slightly more pragmatic brakes solution than would otherwise have been the case but that is part of what the dregs the tears the hard line exit. supporters most hate about this deal they're worried that this tem

drawn towards ireland, undermines the good friday agreement. why do you think he did that when tensions are still there in northern ireland? it may have been that peace has been around for a long time but white figure that again even with a statement like this? firstly because that is his honest view and secondly because he is well aware ofjust how exposed ireland is to brexit and, in particular, to a no—deal brexit, a situation where, by next march, the uk leaves without a withdrawal agreement with the eu. he said, as the british government said, that he is confident there will be a deal but crucially, they have not yet arrived at this thing called a backstop, an insurance policy to ensure the border remains open if there is not a trade deal negotiated in the medium term that ensures it stays open anyway. the eu has insisted that that absolutely has to be that policy which both sides agree upon and at the moment they both have an mba —— an idea of a policy but can't agree on it. and briefly, where are we with the negotiations? they are s

between northern ireland and ireland. that is best ensured by getting the future relationship in place by the end of december, 2020. in the event that was not the case and an interim agreement in place, the choice the right honorable gentlemen set out is not the choice before us. we would have the back stop in the protocol. this will be the extension of the implement ace period, but we have also negotiated that alternative arrangements be in place. the key is they guarantee no hard border between northern ireland and ireland. >> the truth is, the prime minister's idea of taking control of our money is tond that the e.u. a blank check, and after 2020, no rebate for the u.k. mr. speaker, the e.u.'s trade deal with canada took seven years to agree. the deal with singapore, eight years, the business area had week said the transition will have to be extended until the end of 2022. outside the e.u., and with no leverage, does the prime minister think she is fooling anyone by suggesting there will be a free trade agreement final

that would mean no customs checks between northern ireland and the republic of ireland, but no customs checks between the ioc between northern ireland and great britain. so the negotiation is basically boiling down to what can you say in the withdrawal agreement thatis you say in the withdrawal agreement that is being negotiated at the moment and legally binding language to say we are definitely going to have this temporary customs union in the future. the more detailed you can put in, the more guarantee you can put in, the more guarantee you can say this is actually going to happen, then the less likely you will have to fall back on the northern ireland, the only backstop that the uk saying. all of these negotiations that are going on behind the scenes possibly as we speak. what are the chances in the deal in the coming weeks? both sides wa nt deal in the coming weeks? both sides want it, and i think progress has been made, but eventually there are pitfalls as well. one of the problems is if you are going to call ita problems is if you are going to call it a temporary customs union, t