Intractable Irish Border Issue Poses Hurdle for Brexit

The transcript discusses the complex issue of the Irish border in Brexit negotiations, highlighting the political challenges and potential barriers. Despite the difficulties, there is optimism for progress due to mutual interests and advancements in citizens' rights and financial agreements. The British Government needs to balance political pressures while ensuring progress in trade talks.

What is the main concern of the Democratic Unionist Party regarding Northern Ireland's status in the Brexit negotiations?

• Northern Ireland forming a new trade agreement with the US

• Northern Ireland becoming independent

• Northern Ireland joining the European Union

• Northern Ireland remaining in the customs union and single market

What potential action by the Irish Government could impact the progress of Brexit negotiations?

• Blocking progress to the next stage

• Joining the British Government

• Forming a new trade agreement with the US

• Leaving the European Union

What is considered worse than a dispute over the Irish border in the context of Brexit?

• A hard Brexit and a no-deal Brexit

• A soft Brexit

• Northern Ireland joining the European Union

• A new trade agreement with the US

What gives Rupert confidence that Brexit talks will progress to the next stage?

• Northern Ireland joining the European Union

• A new trade agreement with the US

• The British Government's decision to leave the EU

• Mutual interest of both sides to continue negotiations

What progress has been made in the Brexit negotiations according to the final section?

• On forming a new trade agreement with the US

• On citizens' rights and financial commitments

• On the British Government leaving the EU

• On Northern Ireland joining the European Union