Taoiseach open to extension of March Brexit deadline

Varadkar also seeks to soothe fears that no-deal Brexit could spark chaos

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Presidential Palace in Bucharest. Photograph: Robert Ghement/EPA

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the Presidential Palace in Bucharest. Photograph: Robert Ghement/EPA

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is open to compromise in Brexit talks and to a possible extension of the March deadline for the UK to leave the EU.

He also insisted Ireland has “100 per cent” EU backing over its key demands in the negotiations.

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