Boris Johnson's Brexit alternative to the Irish backstop: what's new?

We examine the details of the PM’s plan and how it differs from Theresa May’s. Politicians have been quick to offer their verdict on Boris Johnson’s seven-page plan, but what does it contain and how is it different to Theresa May’s deal? The key difference is it replaces the controversial Irish border backstop with a new protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland grouped around five key points, including a big shift on how food and goods are treated and a legally binding role f