Anger over Northern Ireland Brexit deal ‘could creep over into violence’, loyalists warn

Anger over the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland could “definitely creep over into violence”, a group associated with loyalist paramilitary groups has warned MPs.

One member of the Loyalist Communities Council told the committee that the Northern Ireland protocol negotiated by Boris Johnson was not compatible with the Good Friday Agreement, which underpins the peace process.

And another refused to rule out a violent reaction, telling the House of Commons Northern Ireland Committee: “There are certainly certain circumstances where violence is the only tool you have left.”