Mary Lou McDonald tells the UK 'backstop is the absolute bottom line' in Brexit negotiations

Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, has said Britain has legal obligations to Ireland despite their impending departure from the European Union.

Mary Lou McDonald tells the UK 'backstop is the absolute bottom line' in Brexit negotiations

Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, has said Britain has legal obligations to Ireland despite their impending departure from the European Union.

Her comments come as an influential backbench Conservative MP, Graham Brady indicated he would back a deal if a suitable compromise on the backstop could be found.

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