The European Union’s full devastating point-by-point rejection of Boris Johnson’s Brexit proposals for the Irish border has been revealed in documents obtained by the Guardian. The proposals for a customs border were said to risk a major disruption of the all-Ireland economy. EU negotiators have pointed out that it has been rejected by groups representing Northern Irish business. But Northern Irish firms would still be able to compete in the single market for electricity. “Important questions still remain on UK Brexit proposals and more realism and clarity necessary this week.

Source: The Guardian October 07, 2019 16:42 UTC