The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier insists no changes will be made to the Irish backstop until after the UK ratifies the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
The British Government however says the backstop must be abolished, or a deal will not be reached.
Our Correspondent in Brussels Natalie Powell has more.
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