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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is braced for a possible Tory backbench rebellion as MPs vote on a key plank of his new deal with Brussels on post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to vote against Sunak’s Brexit deal

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said while the Windsor Framework represented “significant progress” in addressing concerns with the Northern Ireland Protocol he said it does not deal with some of the “fundamental problems at the heart of our current difficulties”.

DUP to vote against new Brexit deal

Rishi Sunak and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after negotiating the Windsor Framework (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

EU deal is a sign Sunak could win next general election – Murdo Fraser

Rishi Sunak and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen shake hands during a joint press conference about the 'Windsor Framework' for Northern Ireland (Picture: Dan Kitwood/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Sunak's deal with EU is symptomatic of all that's wrong with today's Tories

Rishi Sunak greets EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor this week (Picture: Dan Kitwood/WPA pool/Getty Images)

UK shouldn't try to rejoin EU but it can stop moving further away – Brian Wilson

The main political parties in Northern Ireland have been unable to form a government since the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) blocked a power-sharing deal to protest the Northern Ireland Protocol last year.

The World Explained: EU protocol deal could see Stormont return to life

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greets EU President, Usula Von Der Leyen, at the Fairmont Windsor Park hotel in Englefield Green, Windsor, Berkshire, ahead of a meeting to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Rishi Sunak scraps Boris Johnson's NI protocol to secure new deal with EU

The UK and EU have reached an agreement on customs that could signal a step towards a breakthrough in the dispute over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol, it has been reported.

UK and EU reach customs deal that could end Northern Ireland logjam – report

Parliament Buildings, the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, are pictured on the Stormont Estate in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Picture: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images

Northern Ireland Secretary yet to set a date for Assembly election

An election to the Northern Ireland Assembly will “definitely happen” after a deadline to restore devolved government at Stormont was missed, a cabinet minister has said.

NI Assembly election will ‘definitely happen’ after deadline missed

Sinn Fein leader in the north Michelle O'Neill leads her party at Stormont

Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails

The Scottish NHS relies on the goodwill of its regular blood donors (Picture: Bill Henry)

Readers' Letters: New donor questions too bleeding political

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill (left) arrive at the Northern Ireland Assembly Election. Picture, Niall Carson/PA Wire

Stormont future clouded in uncertainty following Sinn Fein triumph

DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arrives for an Anti-Northern Ireland Protocol rally at Dromore Orange Hall in Northern Ireland. Picture date: Thursday February 10, 2022.

DUP warns little chance of progress over protocol before elections

Paul Givan Norther Ireland’s First Minister has said he intends to announce his resignation, according to a Democrat Unionist Party source.

Northern Ireland First Minister 'intends to resign'

Here's why Edwin Poots resigned as DUP leader after just 21 days - and who might...

Edwin Poots, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), leaves the party headquarters in Belfast on Thursday (Getty Images)

Here's why Edwin Poots resigned as DUP leader after just 21 days

Leader of the DUP Edwin Poots leaves the DUP headquarters after meeting of the party officers with rumoured vote of no confidence on June 17, 2021 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Edwin Poots to stand down as DUP leader following internal revolt

A Loyalist paramilitary mural pictured in Belfast in January (Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Partition has stunted both parts of Ireland – Brian Wilson

Arlene Foster has announced her resignation as DUP leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland. (PA)

This is who could be set to replace Arlene Foster in June

‘Menacing behaviour’ and ‘suspicious activity’ have stopped border food checks at Northern Irish ports (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Menacing behaviour’ and ‘suspicious activity’ have stopped border food checks a...

Edward Carson's statue in the grounds of the Stormont parliament in Northern Ireland (Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Unionists should heed century-old warning from Ireland – Kenny MacAskill

If there is a no-deal Brexit, Northern Ireland risks losing its easy access to the south and the EU in a way that will enrage all but a rump of diehard unionists, says Joyce McMillan (Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Why Northern Ireland might be closer to UK exit than Scotland – Joyce McMillan

Brexit: EU elections are chance to show UK wants to Remain – Tommy Sheppard

DUP leader Arlene Foster to attend Scottish Orange Order parade

Brexit: Special Northern Ireland terms could have ‘unravelled’ the UK

Allan Massie: Cameron does not have his Troubles to seek

Northern Irish leader warns Union flag rioters are ‘the enemies of democracy’

Developer in Iris Robinson scandal gave money to DUP funds

Northern Ireland: Peace process still in the balance

Sleaze row forces son of Ian Paisley to quit as junior minister

When a great deal of swallowing and lip biting is worth the effort

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