Key questions on the latest twist to the Northern Ireland Protocol saga

Haulage lorry drives passed a sign at Belfast Port welcoming travellers to the Harbour Estate (Liam McBurney/PA)

British foreign secretary Liz Truss has announced the UK government’s intention to table legislation to tear up parts of the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol.

Brussels has reacted negatively to the move, accusing London of undermining efforts to find an agreed way to resolve issues with the post-Brexit trade arrangements.