A controversialissue particularly in Northern Ireland because of its potential impact on the border between Northern Ireland (part of the UK) and the Republic of Ireland (part of the EU)
The border has historically been a sensitive issue due to its association with the Troubles, and any changes to it risk disrupting the fragile peace established by the GoodFridayAgreement
NorthernIrelandProtocol
The trading arrangements for Northern Ireland established under Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, which guarantee that Northern Ireland will remainaligned with certain EUrules to avoid a hard border with the Republic of Ireland
The Northern Ireland Protocol has createdproblems, particularly for trade between GreatBritain and NorthernIreland, leading to disruptions and tensions
DUP'sunionistideology
Fueled their opposition to the Protocol because they see it as creating a regulatory and customs border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, which undermines their commitment to maintaining the union
DUP's protest against the Protocol
1. Legalchallenges
2. Politicalmaneuvers
3. Publicstatementscondemningtheagreement
New UK-EU deal
To address some of the concerns raised by the Northern Ireland Protocol and to facilitate trade while maintaining the integrity of the UK's internal market
New UK-EU deal
Could aid a return to power-sharing by addressing some of the grievances and tensions surrounding the Protocol, thereby creating a more conducive environment for cooperation between nationalist and unionist parties
PM Rishi Sunak will likely face difficulties getting the bill through Parliament due to opposition from various quarters, including within his own party
It is uncertain whether the deal will be endorsed or backed by Northern Ireland's main political parties, as they may have differingviews on its implications for the region