Varadkar tells Johnson 'significant gaps remain' between governments over Brexit resolution

Speaking to reporters as the two leaders met for the first time at Government Buildings, Mr Varadkar made clear that a no-deal Brexit has profound consequences for Ireland.

• Main points
• Boris rules out border checks
• 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."