Irish border remains Brexit stumbling block

With five months until Britain leaves the European Union, pressure is growing on British prime minister Theresa May to finalise the exit agreement.

There are calls for the British government to give British people a vote on the final Brexit deal Source: AAP

Her suggestion to extend the transition period after Britain formally leaves the E-U has been welcomed by leaders of the bloc.

But negotiations continue to stall on the issue of the Irish border.