Changes will have to be made to 'unsustainable' Northern Ireland Protocol, Lewis tells MPs

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said changes would have to be made to the Protocol (David Young/PA)

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has said it is reasonable to take the view that changes will be made to the Northern Ireland Protocol as it is “not sustainable” in its current form.

The comments came after outgoing DUP leader Edwin Poots said he had received a personal assurance from the UK Government that significant changes will be made to the Protocol.