Irish PM in Belfast for Brexit discussions Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar visits Northern Ireland for talks with local political parties, before hosting British Prime Minister May in Dublin. Speaking to the press, he said that "the withdrawal agreement and the backstop are not up for negotiation," but added the EU could discuss changes to a statement on future ties that accompanies the Brexit deal, and "what assurances may be given that would assist this agreement being ratified". IMAGES of the press point AND SOUNDBITES of Leo Varadkar, Irish prime minister