EU’s Barnier: 2 main issues in talks are N. Ireland, future relationship post-Brexit

The UK and EU's chief Brexit negotiators, Dominic Raab and Michel Barnier are now delivering their remarks at a joint press conference with key quotes, via Reuters, found below.

Barnier:

• Had constructive meeting with UK Brexit sec. Raab, want to conclude talks in October.

• 2 main issues in talks are N. Ireland, future relationship post-Brexit.

• Agreed that future fin. Mkt access will be governed by autonomous decisions on ‘both sides’.

• Rejects a key part of UK proposal on post-Brexit trade.