donna hall has more it's not often an u. k. e u relations that optimism wins the day. so this was a rare moment, a smile that said a deal had been done. today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole united kingdom protects northern islands place and our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of northern ireland. the e used chief executive hailed a new honesty in the relationship and spoke of her pride in the so named windsor framework. updating the original northern ireland protocol that governs post breaks in trade between the u. k. and the i you, this new frame at will allow us to begin a new chapter. it provides for long lasting solutions that both of us a confident will work for all people and businesses in northern ireland. the deal provides for smooth the trade between the u. k. mainland and northern ireland eliminating most checks on basic food stuffs, plants and medicines. it said to safeguard the good friday peace agreement while upholding the sovereignty of northern ireland. allowing its devolved assembly a veto of a future rules d