Theresa May wants ‘practical solution’ for Ireland border following Brexit

Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May, has promised a “practical solution” for the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, following Britain’s exit from the European Union.

Ms May was speaking after talks with First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness on her first visit as PM to Northern Ireland. She said she would seek a Brexit deal with Brussels which was “in the best interests of the whole of the United Kingdom”.

“If you look ahead, what is going to happen when the UK leaves the European Union is that, of course, Northern Ireland will have a border with the Republic of Ireland, which will remain a member of the European Union,” said Ms May.