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. Brexit Countdown • 12 Oct 19
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 … Brexit • 06 Oct 19
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
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 … Brexit • 28 Aug 19
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 … Brexit • 18 Feb 19
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
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
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 … Business • 14 Jun 17