Leo Varadkar hints at 'preferable' extension to March deadline for Brexit

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has hinted at a potential extension to the March deadline for Britain to quit the EU, saying the move would be "preferable" than being faced with a no deal hard Brexit stand-off in less than a year's time.

Mr Varadkar made the comments despite saying he is still focussed on the October withdrawal deal and March Brexit deadline dates as the "pressure" of a deadline may force a solution to be found.