"As someone who comes from an Irish background, I hate the way Ireland is being used to try to scupper Brexit" - Brendan O'Neill

Apr 15, 2019, 10:26 AM

Talks between the government and Labour are set to continue over the Easter recess in the hope of finding a Brexit agreement that will be acceptable to Mps. One of the biggest stumbling blocks has been the Irish backstop - the insurance policy in Theresa May's negotiations with the EU - that the Irish border remains open whatever the outcome of the UK and the EU's future relationship. Author Brendan O'Neill said recently "as someone who comes from an Irish background, I hate the way Ireland is being used to try to scupper Brexit". He joined Vinny this morning along with Irish News journalist Allison Morris.