that it would accept a role for the european court ofjustice in the administration of the northern ireland protocol. british negotiators are also said to be willing to adopt a staged approach to settling issues arising from the protocol, rather than reaching one comprehensive deal. the talks with the eu are finishing today for christmas and resume in the new year. let s cross live to brussels and our europe correspondentjessica parker. before we dive into the detail that is emerging, i think it is worth taking a step back, would you please explain why the role of the european court ofjustice in this issue has proved so contentious?- court ofjustice in this issue has proved so contentious? well, the uk over the course proved so contentious? well, the uk over the course of proved so contentious? well, the uk over the course of the proved so contentious? well, the uk over the course of the last proved so contentious? well, the uk over the course of the last year, i over the course