Merkel visit live: 'We will do everything in order to prevent no-deal Brexit' says Merkel

The German Chancellor has said Germany and Europe will stand by Ireland in Brexit talks and said ongoing negotiations will have to find a way to protect the single market while also avoiding a hard border in Ireland.

The German Chancellor has said Germany and Europe will stand by the Irish in Brexit talks and said ongoing negotiations will have to find a way to protect the single market while also avoiding a hard border in Ireland.

Speaking after Brexit talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Ms Merkel said: “Every step of the way we will stand together, we will walk together.”