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A Brexit deal has been agreed by the UK and EU, but what does it all mean?A Brexit deal has been agreed by the UK and EU, but what does it all mean?
We answer a sample of the questions we have received from readers.We answer a sample of the questions we have received from readers.
If Parliament rejects the deal, does Boris Johnson have to apply for an extension? - Freddie Moore, LondonIf Parliament rejects the deal, does Boris Johnson have to apply for an extension? - Freddie Moore, London
Under law, yes he does.Under law, yes he does.
The Benn Act, passed by MPs last month, says that Mr Johnson would be required to request a three-month Brexit delay - unless he can pass a deal, or get MPs to approve a no-deal exit by 19 October. That's Saturday.The Benn Act, passed by MPs last month, says that Mr Johnson would be required to request a three-month Brexit delay - unless he can pass a deal, or get MPs to approve a no-deal exit by 19 October. That's Saturday.
Parliament will be sitting that day, which is when MPs are likely to hold a vote on Mr Johnson's new deal.Parliament will be sitting that day, which is when MPs are likely to hold a vote on Mr Johnson's new deal.
Under this deal, will there be a hard border in Ireland? - William Methven, FermanaghUnder this deal, will there be a hard border in Ireland? - William Methven, Fermanagh
No, there will not be a hard border. All sides have ruled out customs checks at the land border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.No, there will not be a hard border. All sides have ruled out customs checks at the land border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Mr Johnson's suggestion that checks could take place at "designated locations" away from the border was rejected by the EU.Mr Johnson's suggestion that checks could take place at "designated locations" away from the border was rejected by the EU.
As a result, there would have to be some customs checks in the UK itself, at ports along the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.As a result, there would have to be some customs checks in the UK itself, at ports along the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Does the UK still have to pay £39bn? - Richard Smith, SouthamptonDoes the UK still have to pay £39bn? - Richard Smith, Southampton
The UK will still pay a "divorce bill" under Boris Johnson's deal. The UK will still pay a "divorce bill" under Mr Johnson's deal.
However, because the UK has had an extended stay in the EU, the actual bill would now be about £33bn.However, because the UK has had an extended stay in the EU, the actual bill would now be about £33bn.
The new proposals are much the same as Theresa May's deal. The main difference is on the crucial issue of the Irish border and whether the UK will leave the customs union entirely after the transition period.The new proposals are much the same as Theresa May's deal. The main difference is on the crucial issue of the Irish border and whether the UK will leave the customs union entirely after the transition period.
How will travelling to the UK after Brexit be affected? - Homey_kitchen
The UK does not plan to introduce visas for tourists from the EU.
So, for short-term trips, things should be more or less the same.
Will holidays get more expensive after Brexit? - charltonannabel
Since the UK voted to leave the EU, the value of the pound has fallen. This is despite a small rise after the deal was announced.
This is because of all the uncertainty around what Brexit might look like.
It's hard to predict how the value of the pound will change. One common suggestion to get the most out of your holiday money is to change half a few weeks before, and the other half a couple of days before, to hedge your bets.
Why does Jeremy Corbyn think it is worse than the original deal? - Jane Francis, YateleyWhy does Jeremy Corbyn think it is worse than the original deal? - Jane Francis, Yateley
The Labour leader said the deal is worse than Theresa May's because the proposals "risk triggering a race to the bottom on rights and protections". The Labour leader said the deal is worse than Mrs May's because the proposals "risk triggering a race to the bottom on rights and protections".
He said the deal would be "putting food safety at risk, cutting environmental standards and workers' rights, and opening up our NHS to a takeover by US private corporations". Mr Corbyn said the deal should be rejected.He said the deal would be "putting food safety at risk, cutting environmental standards and workers' rights, and opening up our NHS to a takeover by US private corporations". Mr Corbyn said the deal should be rejected.
Can a Brexit deal be legally implemented without Commons approval? - Henryadam_
No, not as the law currently stands.
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 says that in order to make a withdrawal agreement valid, it has to be approved by Parliament.
Does this deal allow the UK to trade independently with the rest of the world? - Kelly Osadolor, SwindonDoes this deal allow the UK to trade independently with the rest of the world? - Kelly Osadolor, Swindon
Yes, the UK would leave the EU's customs union, through which matters of trade are negotiated for all of its members as a bloc.Yes, the UK would leave the EU's customs union, through which matters of trade are negotiated for all of its members as a bloc.
That means the whole of the UK will be able to strike its own trade deals with non-EU countries as well as with the EU - although this could take some time.That means the whole of the UK will be able to strike its own trade deals with non-EU countries as well as with the EU - although this could take some time.
What does this deal mean for UK nationals living outside the UK? - Zoe Howard, NetherlandsWhat does this deal mean for UK nationals living outside the UK? - Zoe Howard, Netherlands
Boris Johnson's deal mainly focuses on solving the problem of the Irish border. When it comes to citizens' rights, he has kept the agreements made by Theresa May. Mr Johnson's deal mainly focuses on solving the problem of the Irish border. When it comes to citizens' rights, he has kept the agreements made by Mrs May.
UK nationals living legally in an EU country at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 will be able to stay and enjoy the same rights.UK nationals living legally in an EU country at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 will be able to stay and enjoy the same rights.
Anyone arriving after that will be subject to each country's immigration rules. Up until the end of transition, UK nationals will still be able to move freely to the EU.Anyone arriving after that will be subject to each country's immigration rules. Up until the end of transition, UK nationals will still be able to move freely to the EU.
How long is the deal expected to last for? - Brian Pederson, Oxford
The deal states that at the end of the transition period is in December 2020, while the rest of the UK will leave all of the EU's institutions, Northern Ireland will have to keep to some of the EU's rules. In some cases it will have to charge EU taxes on certain types of goods.
This situation will continue until a new agreement on the future relationship is reached, or Northern Ireland votes down the deal. Its government will have the opportunity to vote on the provisions of this deal after four years, and then at least every eight years after that.
Do you have any questions about the proposed Brexit deal?Do you have any questions about the proposed Brexit deal?
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