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Here are the latest Brexit news updates from the BBC:
Latest Developments:
- The UK and EU have agreed on a new Brexit deal, which includes a revised Northern Ireland protocol and a commitment to maintain the integrity of the UK's internal market. (BBC News)
- The UK's Brexit minister, David Frost, has said that the new deal is a "good outcome" and that the UK will not be seeking to extend the transition period. (BBC News)
- The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said that the new deal is a "good compromise" and that the EU is ready to move forward with the next stage of the Brexit process. (BBC News)
Key Points:
- The new deal includes a revised Northern Ireland protocol, which will see the UK and EU work together to ensure the smooth movement of goods across the Irish border.
- The deal also includes a commitment to maintain the integrity of the UK's internal market, which will ensure that goods and services can move freely within the UK.
- The UK will not be seeking to extend the transition period, which means that the country will leave the EU on January 31, 2020.
- The EU has agreed to grant the UK a transition period of up to 12 months to allow for the implementation of the new deal.
Reaction:
- The UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has welcomed the new deal and said that it is a "good outcome" for the country.
- The EU's President, Ursula von der Leyen, has said that the new deal is a "good compromise" and that the EU is ready to move forward with the next stage of the Brexit process.
- The UK's opposition parties have criticized the deal, saying that it does not go far enough to protect the rights of EU citizens living in the UK.
Next Steps:
- The UK and EU will now move forward with the next stage of the Brexit process, which will involve the implementation of the new deal.
- The UK will also need to pass legislation to implement the new deal, which will require the approval of Parliament.
- The EU will also need to ratify the new deal, which will require the approval of the European Parliament.