UK dismisses idea of customs border in Irish Sea

The UK has strongly dismissed the the idea of a customs border in the Irish Sea.

UK dismisses idea of customs border in Irish Sea

It comes after both the Taoiseach and foreign affairs minister had floated the idea in the first place, leaving Irish hopes severely dashed.

The UK’s position paper due to be published today will state that a border in the Irish Sea is “not constitutionally or economically viable”.

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