Brexit deal explained simply: What Boris Johnson agreed with EUBoris Johnson (pictured) has finally agreed a Brexit deal with the EU. But the DUP and Labour refused to support it, saying it was a betrayal on customs rules and workers' rights. So if sugar is imported to Belfast, put in a soft drink, then exported to the EU, EU rules apply. These are: legislation on goods, sanitary rules for veterinary controls (“SPS rules”), rules on agricultural production/marketing, VAT and excise in respect of goods, and state aid rules. If Stormont backs EU rules by a simple (50%) majority, the system will continue for four years before another vote.

Source: Standard Digital October 22, 2019 05:26 UTC