Donaldson hails UK-EU agreement on changes to post-Brexit NI trade rules

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris spoke to the media on Tuesday after the DUP said it would return to powersharing Picture: Victoria Jones/PA

The UK and EU have agreed on a significant change affecting the movement of some goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland– as politicians in Northern Ireland gear up for a return to powersharing.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said the changes show the “naysayers are wrong” after the UK-EU joint committee expanded the category of “not at risk” goods entering Northern Ireland.