Boris Johnson criticises Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

The transcript discusses a bill related to Northern Ireland, highlighting the need for compromise and the importance of the assembly and government. It critiques the bill as not truly allowing the UK to take back control, as it still adheres to EU laws. Concerns are raised about trade frictions and the impact on UK standards. The discussion emphasizes the importance of Brexit's goal to diverge from EU rules and questions the democratic process behind these regulations. The speaker expresses difficulty in supporting the bill and hopes for future actions if it fails.

How does the speaker view the relationship between UK laws and EU regulations in the context of Northern Ireland?

What are the main concerns expressed about the goods going from Great Britain to Northern Ireland?

In what way does the speaker believe the deal acts as a 'drag anchor' on divergence?

What is the significance of the phrase 'who votes for the people who decide these rules' in the context of the speech?

What does the speaker hope will happen if the current arrangements do not work?