Brexit: there’s ‘a deal to be done’ over Northern Ireland, says Liz Truss

A rare joint EU-UK statement says talks will continue next week to deal with outstanding issues

Liz Truss, the foreign secretary, said there was a deal to be done" over the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland after constructive talks" with her EU counterpart raised hopes of less rancorous relations with Brussels.

The notably sunny prognosis followed a first meeting with Maro efovi, the European commissioner responsible for Brexit issues, at Chevening, the cabinet minister's official country residence in Kent.