Enda Kenny must ‘stand up to’ Theresa May on Brexit, say Opposition

Opposition parties have demanded Enda Kenny “stand up to” Theresa May in Brexit talks after they accused him of being “very flat-footed” in his response to date.

The Government has announced an all-island civic dialogue on Brexit — a series of round table discussions with interested groups and measures in next week’s budget to Brexit-proof the economy as it ramps up preparatory work on Britain’s exit from the EU.

Mr Kenny, who met with opposition leaders last night to outline plans around Brexit, brought a memo to cabinet earlier in the day and said he would be co-chairing the civic society conference on November 2, with Minister for Foreign Affairs Charles Flanagan.