Huge @pmdfoster scoop: Johnson government is planning to undermine the withdrawal agreement.

Internal market bill is expected to "eliminate the legal force of parts of the withdrawal agreement" including on state aid and Northern Ireland protocol. https://www.ft.com/content/9906e0d4-0c29-4f5f-9cb0-130c75a2f7a7

“The bill will explicitly say the government reserves the right to set its own regime, directly setting up UK law in opposition with obligations under the withdrawal agreement, and in full cognisance that this will breach international law.” https://www.ft.com/content/9906e0d4-0c29-4f5f-9cb0-130c75a2f7a7

In response, No10 says it is "working hard to resolve outstanding issues” with NI protocol.

"As a responsible government, we are considering fall-back options in the event this is not achieved to ensure the communities of Northern Ireland are protected.” https://www.ft.com/content/9906e0d4-0c29-4f5f-9cb0-130c75a2f7a7