It's been quite a week on the #Brexit #Protocol front, & we're far from done yet...

Given that we're already cross-eyed at this stage, I thought I'd use slides to give the headline re: #News.

Feel free to save for later or to share, just don't ignore it completely if in NI!
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'What just happened'?!?!

We have an agreement in principle on implementing the Protocol - we've been waiting months for these matters to be decided on.

They are not quite yet decisions. And we don't yet have the details... But it is a breakthrough for sure.

#NIProtocol
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Movement of goods from NI into GB:
What we have been reassured on & and what we need to keep an eye out for.

NB will become a bigger issue in event of a #NoDeal

#unfetteredaccess

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Crossing the Irish Sea, GB to NI:
Will need customs formalities plus checks & controls in some instances

BUT UK Trader Scheme a huge piece of news for NI-destined goods through authorised traders.

+ #Adaptation periods have been secured for certain regulated goods.

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There were alot of other issues that had to be addressed too, including on big, complex, sensitive issues.

Welcome progress here overall.

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So. Is NI sorted now?
No, far from it, don't be silly.

But this is an essential & long-needed leap forward.

Alot depends on what it will look like in practice.
& that in turn depends on those decisions being forthcoming next week.

And tonnes depends on a UK-EU #Deal.
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