The British government warned Tuesday that it will be “essentially impossible” to strike a Brexit deal with the European Union if the bloc continues to stand by a key trade demand involving Northern Ireland. It added that "if this represents a new established position, then it means a deal is essentially impossible not just now but ever." Under a proposed U.K. Brexit plan there would be customs checks, but Britain says they could be conducted away from Northern Ireland’s border. JOHNSON DELIVERS 'FINAL OFFER' FOR BREXIT DEAL, SAYS 'WE CAN, WE MUST AND WE WILL' LEAVE BLOCJohnson has urged European leaders to compromise and sit down for face-to-face talks. Johnson insists the U.K. will leave the EU on Oct. 31 even without a deal.

Source: Fox News October 08, 2019 10:02 UTC