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Theresa May urges EU to take more flexible view on Irish border issue

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Channel: Daily Mail World · 2018 · News & Politics

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The PM used a speech in Belfast to warn the EU that Northern Ireland cannot stay within its jurisdiction for customs and regulations. Urging Brussels to follow her example by 'evolving' its stance, Mrs May said she could 'never accept' terms that would tear the UK apart. The premier said the UK had joined the EU as one nation and 'must be free as a nation state to make the choice to leave'. She insisted her Chequers plan was a 'comprehensive' solution to the Irish border issue. The clashes come as fears surge that Britain is headed for a 'no deal' Brexit - which would be deeply damaging for both sides. Irish PM Leo Varadkar has set fire to the row by threatening to block planes from going through his country's airspace if the UK crashes out. However, the IMF has released estimates suggesting Ireland would bear the brunt of a £200billion hit to the EU economy from a no deal outcome. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier is this afternoon expected set to ignore Mrs May's warnings and double down on criticism of her Chequers plan for future trade. Mrs May also visited a youth centre in Belfast during her trip this morning.

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