Keir Starmer, the boss of the Labour Party in the UK, and what he's been saying about Brexit. You remember Brexit,? That whole big thing when the UK decided to leave the European Union (EU). It’s caused more than a few headaches and shouty debates over the past few years, hasn't it?

Starmer's Take: This New UK-EU Deal Helps Us "Get Past the Shouting"

So, Keir Starmer reckons a new agreement sorted out between the UK and the EU – specifically about Northern Ireland (you might have heard it called the "Windsor Framework") – is actually a pretty good thing. He's saying it's helping the UK finally start to move on from all the political bickering and rows that have been part and parcel of Brexit.

What Was All the Fuss About Anyway?

Ever since the UK packed its bags and left the EU, there's been endless back-and-forth about how things should work now. And one of the biggest, thorniest problems has been Northern Ireland.

• See, Northern Ireland is part of the UK. But, it shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland, and the Republic is still very much in the EU.

• Now, a big no-no was putting up a "hard border" – think customs posts, checks, the whole nine yards – between Northern Ireland and the Republic. That could have kicked off all sorts of old troubles, given the history there.

• But, because the UK (and Northern Ireland with it) was no longer in the EU's club for trade (the single market and customs union), some checks on goods moving between the EU and UK were needed.

• The old solution they came up with (called the Northern Ireland Protocol) basically drew a sort of customs line down the Irish Sea – between Great Britain (that's England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland. This got a lot of folks in Northern Ireland riled up, especially Unionists who want to stay strongly connected to the rest of the UK. It made sending some stuff from Britain to Northern Ireland a right pain.

So, What's This New "Windsor Framework" All About?

The UK government, with Rishi Sunak (who's a Conservative, not Labour like Starmer) as Prime Minister, thrashed out this new deal with the EU. The Windsor Framework.

The main idea is to make things run a bit smoother:

• Green Lane vs. Red Lane: Imagine two lanes at customs. Stuff coming from Great Britain that's definitely staying in Northern Ireland can zip through a "green lane" with fewer checks. But goods that might be heading on into the EU (say, across the border to the Republic of Ireland) have to go through a "red lane" with all the proper checks.

• Cutting Down the Hassle: It’s supposed to mean less paperwork and faff for businesses and people in Northern Ireland compared to the old Protocol.

• A Bit More Say for NI (The "Stormont Brake"): It also tries to give politicians in Northern Ireland a way to hit the brakes if new EU laws pop up that they think would really affect them badly.

What's Starmer Saying About It All?

This is where it gets interesting. Keir Starmer, even though his Labour party wasn't the one that cooked up this deal, is giving it a thumbs up. He's basically saying:

• It's a Decent Step: He thinks it’s much better than what was there before and helps sort out some of the really knotty problems that Brexit left behind, especially with Northern Ireland.

• Less Arguing, More Doing: He hopes it means everyone can stop shouting at each other so much about the tiny details of Brexit and actually get on with tackling other big issues the country's facing – like sorting out the economy or making sure the NHS is working properly.

• A Better Vibe with Europe: He also reckons it could lead to a more grown-up and less spiky relationship between the UK and the EU. Labour generally fancies being a bit closer to the EU than the current Conservative government does, though still outside it.

• "Making Brexit Work": Labour's motto for a while has been that Brexit's happened, the votes been cast, and now the job is to "make Brexit work" as best as possible. Starmer sees this deal as a piece of that puzzle.

Why's This a Big Deal?

When the leader of the main opposition party comes out and says, "Yeah, actually, this deal the government did is pretty sensible," especially on something as touchy as Brexit, it makes you sit up and listen. It suggests that maybe, just maybe, there's a bit more common ground appearing on how the UK deals with its EU neighbours, at least on this big headache.

Now, not everyone's doing a happy dance. Some people still don't like the Windsor Framework, and you can bet Brexit will be talked about for years to come. But for Keir Starmer and Labour, this deal seems to offer a chance to stop re-fighting old battles and try to build something a bit more sensible for the future. Moving on, as he says.