Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated that the U.K. “will not accept any physical infrastructure at the border” between Northern Ireland and Ireland following Brexit.
Her remarks came following a meeting with Ireland’s Taoiseach (prime minister) Leo Vladkar in London Monday, which coincided with the start of the fourth round of Brexit talks between the U.K. and the EU.
May said they were working “on delivering a practical solution that allows for the most seamless possible movement of goods between the U.K. and EU”.
About efforts on the formation of a devolved government in Northern Ireland, the British prime minister said the issue was discussed with the visiting Irish leader.
Both leaders discussed “the importance of devolved government being restored to Northern Ireland as soon as possible and the U.K. government’s steadfast commitment to the Belfast Agreement and its successors,” a government statement said.
They recognized “the progress made by the parties in Northern Ireland and the Prime Minister welcomed the efforts and support of the Irish government on achieving a successful outcome”.
“There was also a shared acknowledgement of the outstanding issues that remained for the parties and the need for their continued work towards an agreement to ensure Northern Ireland has the political stability it needs.”
May “made clear how the U.K. will be the strongest friend and partner to the EU after we leave the EU and how maintaining the reciprocal arrangements for the Common Travel Area and the citizenship rights guaranteed by the Belfast Agreement were at heart of our approach.”
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