Ireland makes Brexit 'back-up' plan

Speaking in Dublin on Wednesday, Varadkar told lawmakers that while he hopes Britain and the EU will secure a customs union partnership and free trade agreement, Ireland has a "fall-back plan". He said the government is developing contingency plans in case " things do not work out," according to Bloomberg. Royal London to set up subsidiary in Ireland to quell Brexit uncertainty "We certainly do not rule seeking special arrangements for Ireland and Northern Ireland but that is not by any means our negotiating positions or preference," Varadkar added. Ireland is particularly vulne...