Boris rules out border checks; Taoiseach says pair have 'much to discuss'

It is anticipated that a North-only backstop will be one of solutions discussed between Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British prime minister Boris Johnson today in fresh attempts to break the Brexit deadlock.

• Main points
• Boris rules out border checks
• Taoiseach says the pair have "much to discuss"
• Direct rule in NI “contrary to the St Andrews agreement”
• Mr Johnson says he wants to restore the Stormont Assembly
• Leo: "No backstop is no deal for us."