Northern Ireland Protocol a ‘parachute’ in the event of Brexit no-deal

The Northern Ireland Protocol will act as a ‘parachute’ in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the freight industry has said Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

The Northern Ireland Protocol will act as a “parachute” even if there is no deal in Brexit talks, the freight industry has said.

Negotiations between the EU and Britain over issues like the level playing field on standards will continue, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.