Leaked document shows UK thinks hard border would be required in event of no-deal Brexit

A hard border would be required on the island of Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the British government.

Leaked document shows UK thinks hard border would be required in event of no-deal Brexit

A hard border would be required on the island of Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the British government.

Official documents leaked to the Sunday Times show Downing Street expects a return to border checks as current plans to avoid them will prove "unsustainable".

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