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Michel Barnier, European Commission Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK says the Brexit deal prevents a 'hard' border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. SOUNDBITE
While encouraging Northern Ireland's DUP to 'find a way of reconciling' themselves to Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework deal, which proposes improvements to Northern Ireland's border rules, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the agreement is 'not about the UK taking back control', and is 'really a version of the solution that was being offered last year.' SOUNDBITE
The United States hails the EU-British deal to regulate trade rules for Northern Ireland as a chance to "improve the prosperity" across the region, John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman, tells reporters. The deal will "open up all kinds of avenues for trade that were somewhat at risk," Kirby adds. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces deal with European Union to overhaul Northern Ireland Brexit protocol."Today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole United Kingdom, protects Northern Ireland's place in our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of Northern Ireland," he says. SOUNDBITE
The EU offers to reduce customs checks and paperwork on British products intended for its province of Northern Ireland in the hope of averting a new Brexit clash with Britain. SOUNDBITE