Britain will not be allowed to dictate the future of the Irish border post-Brexit, Ireland’s foreign minister has warned in a hardening of rhetoric over the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Coveney reiterated demands that Northern Ireland remain in the customs union and the single market – a position Ireland sees as the only viable way of achieving an invisible border with Northern Ireland . Varadkhar and Coveney’s remarks will heighten the tension between the EU and Britain with British officials reportedly horrified at what they see as an attempt to impose a Hong Kong style Northern Ireland on the UK. The question of the Irish border has the potential to further derail Britain’s hopes of moving on to the second phase of Brexit talks in December. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Leo Varadkar said an invisible border could only be achieved if Northern Ireland remains in the customs union and the single market.

Source: The Guardian November 11, 2017 16:34 UTC