British position ‘more credible’ now, says Simon Coveney

The latest proposals from the British government have been described as a “step towards a much softer Brexit” by Tánaiste Simon Coveney.

The long-awaited white paper published by the British government has been welcomed by the Government and opposition parties, but they have warned that the border remains a redline issue and negotiations, which will continue through the summer, will be tough.

UK prime minister Theresa May’s proposals, which come after a tumultuous week for her government with the resignation of ministers David Davis and Boris Johnson, set out a number of commitments on the relationship Britain will have with the EU after Brexit.