Martin and Starmer discuss security and trade deals before Brexit reset summit

'Ireland anticipates a good outcome to that summit,' Taoiseach Micheál Martin said after the call with Keir Starmer, which lasted more than 20 minutes. Picture: Moya Nolan

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has spoken to the British prime minister about a deal on trade and security with the EU that could be agreed as early as next week.

It is now hoped that a security pact between the EU and Britain will be signed at the first Brexit reset summit due to be held in London.