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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS February 17, 2023 View in browser Hello there, I'm Matt Mathers and welcome to The Independent's Inside Politics newsletter.   So much for the quiet recess.   Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, is in Belfast this morning for talks with leaders there about Brexit's Northern Ireland protocol amid reports that a new deal is just days away.   Elsewhere, nurses have announced a significant escalation of strike action in their ongoing dispute with the government over pay and conditions.   And Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky that support for Ukraine would not change under a Labour government.   Have a good weekend when you get there. Inside the bubble Policy correspondent Jon Stone on what to look out for today:   With parliament still in recess, all eyes will be on Belfast this morning as Sunak tries to sell his reported Brexit deal to the DUP.   David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, is out on the broadcast round for Labour. He will be on Sky News at 8.05am. Daily briefing Rishi Sunak in Northern Ireland for talks ahead of expected protocol deal PM trying to 'engage' parties ahead of imminent agreement – but DUP remains defiant Nurses to strike for 48 hours as emergency staff join biggest walkout so far 'By refusing to negotiate with nurses, the Prime Minister is pushing even more people into the strike' nursing chiefs warn Keir Starmer tells Zelensky UK support will 'remain the same' under Labour government Labour boss pledges to maintain British support during 'constructive meeting' with Ukrainian leader Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. Most commented Articles driving the biggest conversations Australian state plans to poach 31,000 British doctors, police officers and teachers   Western Australia will send delegation to UK this month in bid to lure underpaid UK workers Essential reading Sean O'Grady, The Independent: After Nicola Sturgeon, the new battle for Scotland's votes John Rentoul, The Independent: Farewell Sturgeon and Corbyn: it's been a good week for rational politics Sebastian Payne, The Times: Nicola Sturgeon's exit is big opportunity for unionists Richard Fontaine, The Atlantic: China's balloon-size blunder is a huge opportunity We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now Health Check Every Thursday, 7am (UK time) Written by Rebecca Thomas Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email.   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Inside Politics email. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Inside Politics email, please unsubscribe. 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, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.