Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 16 Aug 2017

1. 'No hard border for Ireland', May says

The government has published its latest position paper on Brexit and says it wants to agree upfront with the EU that there will be no hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, specifying there is no need for "physical infrastructure". The document also suggests a "new customs partnership" with the EU.

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