Phil Hogan raises Brexit pressure on Theresa May

British prime minister Theresa May is facing fresh pressure over her plans to deal with the border after Brexit, with Ireland’s European Commissioner urging her to change course.

Phil Hogan said the problems around the border — one of the key obstacles blocking talks on a UK-EU trade deal after the country leaves the bloc — could be solved by remaining in the customs union and single market, or allowing the North to do so.

His comments came after the Ms May’s DUP allies issued a warning that they would not tolerate attempts to put barriers between the North and the rest of the UK after Brexit.