Head of NI civil service says he has "deep concerns" about the impact of a no-deal #brexit

"Deep concerns" about the impact of a no-deal Brexit. That's the warning from the head of the civil service in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Brussels yesterday David Sterling said some agri-food firms here could find it "impossible" to continue trading if they faced tariffs. Mr Sterling also spoke about the challenges of preparing for Brexit without having any Stormont ministers. He told diplomats in Brussels that NI's Brexit policy was effectively based on a two-page letter sent to the PM by the then First and Deputy First Ministers Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness in August 2016. Just think about that. All we have to base our Brexit policy on is two pages of A 4 paper written over two years ago. Stephen spoke to Declan Billington - CEO of animal feed firm Thompson's and sits on the board of Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association - SDLP MLA Claire Hanna and TUV leader Jim Allister.