UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’ following Brexit

Steve Baker and Michael McGrath attended the session (Niall Carson/PA)

A meeting of Irish and British parliamentarians has heard that the relationship between the UK and Ireland is “back on a positive trajectory” following Brexit.

However, key speakers told the 65th plenary session of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly that restoring Northern Ireland’s institutions is urgently required to realise the economic potential of the region.