Varadkar: 'Relations obviously a little strained' but Ireland and UK's Brexit objectives are not mutually exclusive

Ireland and the UK's objectives in the Brexit negotiations are not mutually exclusive, the Taoiseach has insisted.

Leo Varadkar acknowledged relations with London had become "strained" amid the wrangle over how to manage the Irish border, but said it was time for "grown up" politics as both governments seek to achieve what is best for their citizens as the EU/UK talks move on to the next phase.