UK government rejects EU claim that its Brexit customs plan is 'fantasy'

Northern Ireland secretary says proposals are realistic as Theresa May insists UK will work to maintain ‘special ties’ with IrelandThe UK government has dismissed claims that its plans for a new customs relationship with the EU are a “fantasy” as it restated its opposition to the reintroduction of checks at the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.The Northern Ireland secretary, James Brokenshire, said the government’s plans to minimise customs che