Unable to support it because it wasnt beneficial to the economic well being of Northern Ireland and may undermine the integrity of the union. There had been positive noises from conservative hard brexiteers who voted against theresa mays deal, although they said they wa nted mays deal, although they said they wanted to see the final text first and there is a risk the dup position might put some of. It is hugely concerning, if one part, the dup, are unwilling to support the aspects of the deal that borisjohnson is negotiating with the eu that affects Northern Ireland, there is a question as to whether that complies to the good friday agreement when it comes to consent. What is coming out of brussels is that he has actually managed to negotiate something that is even worse for our negotiate something that is even worse for oui economy negotiate something that is even worse for our economy than what theresa may had put forward. We are talking about an act of economic vandalism which would
The u. K. And the European Union over what the backstop would mean for the relationship between ireland and Northern Ireland. What it does instead is replaces it allows the u. K. To leave the european customs union, but there would still be some checks. Between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. That is the major difference. It does also give the Northern Ireland assembly the opportunity to vote on those age thoseements on arrangements every four years. The Unionist Party in Northern Ireland says they do not back this new deal negotiated by Boris Johnson. The question is now can he get approval out of parliament on saturday. Are these changes enough to get the approval of parliament and how critical is the dup to getting the approval . Emma that is the big question. All of the action moving back to. He u. K. On saturday parliament will sit for a special saturday session where they will have the opportunity to vote on the deal. The arithmetic is difficult for Boris Johnson. He no longe
Is any case further delay. We should get on and get it done by october the 31st. Was there literally no other way of getting the deal other than to turn over your partners in government, the Democratic Unionist Party . This is a very good deal for every pa rt party . This is a very good deal for every part of the uk and particularly, for Northern Ireland andi particularly, for Northern Ireland and i would point out that as i say, from the beginning of Northern Ireland will be able to join with the rest of the uk in doing free trade deals around the world and all the other benefits that flow from membership of the uk market and of course, without having any checks and any infrastructure of any kind, at the border, and i think that respect it is a great success. I will take two more questions. How will take two more questions. How will this deal help heal the deep divisions over brexit in the country . I think that is a very important question. I do think the a nswer important question.
Made that the door is still open should britain change survived at some stage or in the future there was a question put to them from the floor what would you what would you say to the 48 percent in britain who voted to remain gentle the younger said you were right lets bring into this conversation that here in the studio with me. Is that d w d w. Editor robert most also in brussels is there is a good matter lets start with you robert what jumped out to you from the last 1015 minutes or so the 48 percent thing right i think was the big no i think. The 8 i think is pretty going to brave face here saying that finally managed to reach a day i think a lot of people are probably at least 2nd time it at this stage and thats why theyre quite happy so actually have something that you know on paper may look good but as i was saying earlier i think the celebrations a premature and im still trying to get my head around what makes this deal different from the deal that the reason they try to push t
Where the next step is to convince parliament here to agree to the deal. The dup has already said they wont vote for the agreement. In order to avoid trying to get an extension, he has been too eager by far to get a deal at any cost. And the fact of the matter is that if he had held his nerve, if he held out, he would have got better concessions. Well bring you the latest from here in brussels and from westminster. Good evening and welcome to brussels where earlier today it was announced it has been one heck of a roller coaster week. There were many times where we thought there would not be a deal done. Hours upon hours of negotiation into the night and when we gathered here today without we would not have that. Lo and behold there was an agreement and the deal was announced this morning. Good evening and welcome to brussels where earlier today it was announced that a new brexit deal had been agreed between the the uk and the eu, just as european leaders gathered here for their summit