Barnier pledges to protect peace in Ireland

The chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has pledged that peace in Ireland and citizens in the union will be protected in “all circumstances” as fears of a hard Brexit grow.

With just days for the UK’s Opposition to try and stop the suspension of parliament and Boris Johnson’s plan to ensure Brexit goes ahead no matter what, EU and Irish figures remain resolute that the Withdrawal Agreement and backstop are the only solutions for a deal.