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UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay held key talks with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier

UK moves closer to original NI-only backstop

The UK is moving closer to the objectives of the original Northern Ireland-only backstop, RTÉ News understands.

UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay said the key issue is the principle of consent

UK could move on 'mechanism' of NI consent - Barclay

Britain is open to some flexibility on the mechanism that would allow Northern Ireland politicians to decide whether it remains in regulatory alignment with the EU, UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has said.

Brexit • 06 Oct 19

Stephen Barclay will meet Michel Barnier tomorrow

UK urges EU to be flexible in Brexit talks

The European Union needs to show more flexibility in its approach to Brexit negotiations, Britain's Brexit minister Stephen Barclay has said.

Brexit • 19 Sep 19

Simon Coveney accused the UK of reneging on commitments already made

Govt will not compromise on 'fragile' peace process

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government is not going to compromise on a peace process which he described as "fragile right now" in favour of vague promises on what might happen to the border after Brexit.

Brexit • 28 Aug 19

Simon Coveney is in Brussels for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council

No 'key-hole surgery' on Withdrawal Agreement - Coveney

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Ireland is ruling out any "key-hole surgery" on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, and the Irish Government would reject any unilateral exit clause or expiry date to the Irish backstop.

Brexit • 18 Feb 19

Theresa May's statement comes ahead of a debate and vote on Thursday on the next steps in Brexit

May told EU she needs legally binding backstop changes

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she told the European Parliament that the House of Commons needs legally binding changes to the backstop.

Brexit • 12 Feb 19

Theresa May rejected some of the conditions outlined by Jeremy Corbyn

May offers Corbyn further Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she wants further talks with the opposition on a Brexit deal.

Brexit • 11 Feb 19

Brexit supporter Stephen Barclay appointed as new 'City minister'

UK government appoints Brexit backer as City minister

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Brexit supporter Stephen Barclay as "City minister" to oversee a financial services sector facing upheaval as Britain prepares to leave the European Union.

Business • 14 Jun 17

Stephen Barclay