Reportedly, on 1st October the eu commision sent Britain a letter concerning their breaching of the withdrawal agreement. The action is in support of a united Ireland under British control, dismissing and disapproving of a border on the island of Ireland as it does. A united Irish Ireland is apparently out of the question at the moment; indications being news of a Westminster mandate for northern Ireland officialdom to veto any border formalities, and the British government wishing to preside over all traffic bound for Ireland, north and south; but where will the eu border be? The taoiseach seems to be leaving it to the eu, and the group of eu delegates planning to meet for more discussions in the middle of the month, seemingly leaving it to Ireland.
Reportedly, the eu believe the start of November to be the last moment a deal can be reached in order for it be approved and enacted in time for January 2021. According to the report, the British prime minister said that he is not wedded to leaving the eu without a deal. The uk however are insistent on keeping the old regime with regard to business, finance and welfare, so no deal.
Mr Johnson who says the uk want to do their own checks on traffic bound for Ireland is warning importers and exporters that paperwork is imminent and to expect delays, possibly resulting in 100 km queues if preparations fail. The prime minister is said to have been in video conference with the current eu commisioner, reportedly to continue in London this week.