Irish border question ‘cannot be ducked any longer’

A cross-party trio of high-profile Remainers have accused the UK Government of ducking the Irish border question after holding talks in Dublin on the crunch Brexit sticking point.

Sir Nick Clegg, Lord Heseltine and Lord Adonis were in the Irish capital yesterday at the start of a tour of European cities to gather evidence on the potential impact of the UK’s exit from the European Union. The Lib Dem, Conservative and Labour representatives met several senior politicians, including deputy premier Simon Coveney.

From left: Lord Adonis, Darragh O’Brien TD, Sir Nick Clegg, Lord Heseltine and Stephen Donnelly TD.