Rishi Sunak warned Brexit deal row ‘may see ministers quit’

‘The strategy hasn’t worked,’ says minister warning of resignations over protocol

Rishi Sunak has been warned that some of his ministers may resign over his post-Brexit deal with the EU if it jeopardises Northern Ireland’s place in the union.

The prime minister is coming under growing pressure from Tory Brexiteers and the DUP as he tries to get a compromise agreement with Brussels over the line.

Home secretary Suella Braverman hinted at a potential rift in cabinet, as she warned Mr Sunak not to ditch the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – aimed at allowing UK ministers to unilaterally rip up checks on goods.