SECURITY HEALTH

What we wanted: To maintain access to intelligence, and the European Arrest Warrant. The EU said this was not option. What we got: Continued sharing of data and forensic material, but with limitations which will become clear in practice. The EU tied co-operation to adherence to the Convention on Human Rights, which the Government wants to abandon in the UK. What it means: Doubts over effectiveness of co-operation to trace crooks and sharing of intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks.

What we wanted: Exit from Erasmus which helps uni students study in EU countries. Last year 54,600 participated, with monthly grants of up to £320. Mr Johnson said the scheme was “too expensive”. EU negotiator Michel Barnier said Britain leaving it was one of his biggest regrets. What we got: The UK is out of the student exchange scheme from January 2021. What it means: PM promised a new global replacement, named after Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing. It could cost £100m.

What we wanted: Continued free treatment for Brit travellers entering EU countries and Europeans travelling here. The EU was keen to make this work but insisted guarantees under the European Health Insurance Card would expire. What we got: The EU agreed that healthcare provisions similar to the EHIC will continue for British citizens in EU states for the period of their visit.

What it means: Further detail on the practicalities is expected from Whitehall.

It’s not all over: How the deal works in practice will be overseen by a new Partnership Council which will “supervise the operation of the agreement at a political level”. This means UK ministers and officials will be in ongoing talks with Brussels. If things don’t go well – eg if Brussels accuses Britain of undercutting EU countries – the deal can be reviewed after four years. In a worst-case scenario either side could then withdraw, No 10 says, sending us back to square one.