Brexit talks ramp up in Brussels

Intense Brexit negotiations are continuing in Brussels this weekend after Boris Johnson proposed a compromise to break the deadlock.

Sky News reports that indications are that the prime minister’s plan would involve Northern Ireland continuing to administer European Union tariffs despite leaving the bloc’s customs union.

This would remove the need for customs checks but also allow the businesses north of the border to benefit from new UK trade deals by applying for a rebate from the government.

Downing Street has not officially confirmed the plan but Mr Johnson stoked speculation on Friday by refusing to say whether Northern Ireland would stay in the EU customs union.

That could cause concern among unionist politicians who want Northern Ireland to leave the EU on the same terms as the rest of the country.

Via Sky News