EU set to cut red tape caused by protocol but rebuff UK demand on role of judges

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic will outline a series of measures aimed at solving the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol (Brian Lawless/PA)

EU proposals on Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol are expected to slash red tape on Irish Sea trade but fall short of a UK demand on axing the role of European judges.

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic will unveil a series of measures early on Wednesday evening aimed at addressing issues around customs paperwork and the movement of agri-food goods and medicines between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.