British Transport Secretary downplays hard border fears but fails to promise no trade barriers

"I can't give guarantees on behalf of the Republic of Ireland but I cannot for a moment believe that they will want to put in place administrative systems which we don't put in place."

British Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has sought to downplay hard border fears for Ireland before failing to guarantee trade barriers will not exist.

The Cabinet minister said the UK is introducing measures to ensure there is "no issue our way" but acknowledged the Irish government could "put barriers in the way of trade".