Minister defends describing Brexit deal as ‘oven ready’ amid criticism of immigration rules – UK politics live

Northern Ireland secretary says, at the time, people did think the deal was ready to go as they believed the NI protocol would work According to Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times, the Irish government is doubtful about the prospect of a breakthrough in the coming weeks in the talks on the Northern Ireland protocol.In his Sky News interview Chris Heaton-Harris, the Northern Ireland secretary, also suggested that large number of politicians in parliament are voting for Matt Hancock to perform “grim” tasks on I’m A Celebrity. My colleague Aubrey Allegretti has the story here...