The best and worst case scenarios for Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal 🔎 Analysis RichardVaughan1
But above all, it would mean a restoration of power sharing in Northern Ireland in time for the 25th anniversary of theThe next best thing for an embattled Prime Minister. Mr Sunak fails to secure the explicit backing from the DUP, but also does not see it rejected out of hand. Such an outcome would likely limitapart from the hardcore, who will see any concessions to Brussels as a betrayal.
Downing Street would likely have to delay presenting the deal until next week, but would be able to push the agreement through with the support of Labour if it needs to go to a Commons vote. An unhappy truce would likely be kept with the Eurosceptic wing.The worst case scenario for Mr Sunak would be for the Unionists to openly oppose the deal, warning it fails to meetand undermines Northern Ireland’s sovereignty.
Boris Johnson may see it as the opportunity he needs to depose his successor, sparking a concerted effort by the right of the party to oust Mr Sunak. The PM would warn that another change in leader would be detrimental to the party’s chances in
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