Mr Johnson said the proposed new arrangements would mean the 'whole of the UK' was unable 'properly to diverge and take advantage of Brexit'
Mr Johnson negotiated the protocol as part of his 'oven ready' Brexit deal
As a result Mr Johnson sought to pass the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill - a controversial piece of legislation aimed at overriding parts of the UK's Brexit withdrawal agreement with the EU. This mechanism would allow a minority of politicians in Belfast to formally flag concerns about the imposition of new EU laws in Northern Ireland - a move that could see the UK Government veto their introduction in the region.
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