UK PM Johnson, Ireland's Varadkar want Brexit deal - Downing Street

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar reiterated their desire for a Brexit deal in a phone conversation on Tuesday, a Downing Street spokesperson said. "Both sides strongly reiterated their desire to reach a Brexit deal. They hope to meet in person later this week," the spokesperson added.

Earlier on Tuesday, European Council head Donald Tusk accused Britain of playing a "stupid blame game" over Brexit after a Downing Street source said a deal was essentially impossible because German Chancellor Angela Merkel had made unacceptable demands.

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