May’s ten-point deal

● A commitment to find “alternative arrangements” that can replace the controversial Irish border backstop by December 2020, so that it never needs to be used.

● Should the backstop come into force, May promised the government would ensure that Great Britain stays aligned with Northern Ireland in regulations affecting trade. The Northern Irish assembly and executive would have a say on any changes to the backstop

● MPS to get a vote on negotiating objectives and final treaties for the UK’S future relationship with the EU

● May promised a new Workers’ Rights Bill that guarantees workers’ rights will never fall below those in the EU

● The Withdrawal Agreement Bill will ensure there is no change in environmental protections when the UK leaves the EU.

● The UK will seek as close to frictionless trade in goods with the EU as possible, but will still leave the single market and end free movement of people

● May said the UK will keep up to date with EU rules for goods and agrifood products that are relevant to checks at the border, protecting the thousands of jobs that depend on just-in-time supply chain

● MPS will get the chance to break the deadlock over post-Brexit customs, choosing between the government’s plan and a compromise offer

● MPS will get a vote on whether the Brexit deal should be subject to a referendum

● May committed to seek changes to the Political Declaration - the blueprint for the future relationship with the EU - to reflect the proposed package of measures