Rees-Mogg attacks Ireland and EU over 'absurd' Irish border stance

Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Ireland and the European Union of risking a "no deal" Brexit with their "absurd" suggestion that Northern Ireland should be in a common regulatory area with Brussels to avoid a hard border on the island.

The leading Tory Brexiteer blamed "irresponsible, vote-chasing immaturity" from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and "clear disregard" for the Good Friday Agreement from EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier for the row over the Irish border.