Q&A: What is the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and why is it significant?

UK MPs will debate the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill on Monday (Dean Kitwood/PA)

UK MPs on Monday will debate new legislation to give ministers the power to override parts of the post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland – with the British Prime Minister suggesting the controversial proposals could be law by the end of the year.

Here are answers to some of the main questions as politicians appear to debate the plan in parliament.