Boris Johnson could face new EU legal action over NI protocol change

The Independent's Morning Headlines email [View online]( June 14, 2022 [Morning Headlines]( 1 / [Boris Johnson could face new EU legal action this week over threat to tear up Brexit deal]( Boris Johnson is facing the prospect of new legal action from the European Union as early as Friday in response to legislation published today to tear up the arrangements for Northern Ireland agreed as part of his Brexit deal. A bill published today would give ministers sweeping new powers to override elements of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as taking new powers for the UK over tax and state subsidies in the region without agreement from Brussels. The long-awaited legislation provoked a furious reaction in both Brussels and Dublin, with Irish premier Micheal Martin saying it was “very regrettable for a country like the UK to renege on an international treaty” which was negotiated and agreed by Mr Johnson in 2019.   2 / [‘Immoral’ Rwanda deportations shame Britain, say Church of England leaders]( Senior Church of England bishops say vulnerable people should be offered safe routes to the UK 3 / [Police forced to apologise after smashing car window of man who accused force of racial profiling]( Exclusive: City of London police had to investigate itself for a second time following complaints over the stop and search incident 4 / [Ukraine has a weapons wishlist for the West as war reaches crucial point]( Officials will be going to Brussels on Wednesday with a breakdown of what is needed to counter Russian forces 5 / [Pound tumbles as recession fears grow after UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in April]( GDP falls faster than experts had forecast as government cuts back on Covid spending and manufacturers are hit by higher prices     The Big Question Why are Conservatives concerned about Boris Johnson’s approach to Northern Ireland? A week on from narrowly surviving a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons, the prime minister is again facing a revolt from his own MPs, who warn that his controversial plans to override the Northern Ireland protocol go against key party principles. A leaked briefing paper being shared among Conservative MPs describes Mr Johnson’s meddling with the Brexit agreement, which experts have warned could provoke a trade war with the European Union, as “damaging to everything the UK and Conservatives stand for”. The move could be as devastating to the reputation of the party as the Iraq war was for Labour, it adds, hinting at fresh rebellion against the wounded Mr Johnson. [For the full story click here >](   Watch/ [What is a recession?](   NUMBER OF THE DAY 0.3% – Recession fears grow as UK economy [shrinks 0.3 per cent in April]( amid spiralling living costs   QUOTE OF THE DAY “If they can do this to me, as someone who’s known to them and has been working alongsde them in doing positive work, then what chance does the average 18-year-old Black boy have in the streets? I feel dehumanised by this experience.” – [Faron Paul, a prominent anti-knife crime campaigner who has worked with police](, claims he was illegally strip-searched by officers at Charing Cross Police Station.       Other stories you might like   [Toxic UK air ‘triggering chronic lung conditions and life-threatening asthma attacks’ for millions](   [Pig farmer hid ‘murdered’ wife’s body in septic tank for 40 years, court told](   [Kevin Spacey formally charged with four sexual assaults ahead of UK court appearance this week](       Articles available exclusively to subscribers Marie Le Conte, The Independent: [There’s a common thread for most of the malaise in Britain: Brexit](   Other newsletters you might like [US morning headlines] US Morning Headlines Weekdays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Andrew Naughtie [Sign up]( [Climate warrior] Climate Warrior Every Wednesday, 8am (UK time) Written by climate activists [Sign up](   If you can spare a minute we’d love your [feedback]( on our newsletters. [The Independent]( Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Headlines_Masterlist_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.