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PM call with Taioseach: 19 February 2018

Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May spoke with Irish Taioseach Leo Varadkar on the phone about recent political talks in Northern Ireland.

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A No 10 spokesperson said:

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the phone earlier this evening.

皇冠体育appy spoke about the recent phase of political talks in Northern Ireland and of their disappointment that an agreement had not yet been reached to restore an Executive.

Both leaders recognised the progress and serious engagement made by the parties.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister said she believed there was scope for agreement and reiterated the UK Government鈥檚 priority was still to get devolution up and running again in Northern Ireland.

皇冠体育appy agreed to continue to stay in close contact as the parties reflect on the best way forward to re-establish devolved Government in Northern Ireland.

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Published 19 February 2018