Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time'

Varadkar said there is a “rich irony” that the UK’s tariff proposals intend to treat Northern Ireland differently to Great Britain.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to the media in Washington DC today Image: PA Wire/PA Images Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to the media in Washington DC today Image: PA Wire/PA Images Christina Finn reports from Washington DC

Taosieach says those advocating for Brexit have been chasing unicorns for some time now pic.twitter.com/5ATFVzztGyToday, the UK government announced that there will be no new checks or controls on goods moving from Ireland to Northern Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

In his response, Varadkar said what will happen is European Law and European Customs code will apply so the common external tariff will apply to any goods exported from the United Kingdom to the European Union. “I think an extension has to have a purpose. That’s really what we need to hear from London in the next couple of days after they have their various votes today and tomorrow and perhaps if there are more votes too.

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