Heckling as Northern Ireland Protocol Bill introduced to House of Lords

The Bill will return for a second reading at a future date (PA)

A controversial move to rip up parts of the post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland has been heckled as it was introduced in the House of Lords in an indication of the rocky ride ahead.

There was laughter as a number of members were heard to observe “they’ll be lucky”, as the unelected chamber’s agreement to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was formally requested by the Commons, following its approval by MPs.