UK PM Spokesman: Absolutely clear that we would not create a hard border with Ireland

The UK PM Boris Johnson's spokesman, James Slack was out on the wires in the last hour reiterating that the government is significantly boosting no-deal preparations but the priority is securing a Brexit deal with the EU.
 
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   •  Legal default is that the UK will leave on Oct. 31, with or without a deal.
   •  PM wants to meet EU leaders and negotiate a new deal.
   •  Absolutely clear that we would not create a hard border with Ireland.
   •  Hope that the EU changes its position on the backstop.
   •  Expects a communication campaign on no-deal Brexit to begin in a couple of weeks.