British prime minister has told Irish people she wants a full trade agreement with the EU to try and keep the Irish border open

Theresa May and Leo Varadkar have agreed to pursue an "invisible" border as they met for the first time this afternoon

The meeting coincides with the formal start of talks to begin the British process of leaving the EU, in Brussels this afternoon.

Asked for a message to the Irish people who might be fearful of Brexit, Theresa May said she was determined to find workable solutions to keep the border clear:

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