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Brexit backstop for Ireland?

The debate over Ireland's border dominates Brexit talks with the EU

The debate over Ireland's border and a back-up plan - known as the backstop - has caused EU negotiations to break down during an unscheduled trip by the Brexit Secretary, Dominic Raab to Brussels on Sunday. We speak to Mary Lou MacDonald, Sinn Fein's leader, and Sir Keir Starmer, Shadow Brexit Secretary.

(Image: Defaced "Welcome to Northern Ireland" sign, credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

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