Mike Pence to emphasise need for UK to uphold Good Friday agreement during Ireland visit

US vice president Mike Pence will insist that Britain must "uphold the Good Friday agreement" regardless of the Brexit crisis when he visits Ireland on September 6 and 7, the White House has confirmed.

Officials for Mr Pence said Donald Trump's deputy will emphasise the need to protect the continuing peace process when he visits this country, saying it remains a core priority for the US.