EU's Barnier: transition not a given if disagreements persist

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is out on the wires now, saying that transparency is important to EU in Brexit talks.

Key quotes:

   •  Irish border solution must be precise, clear
   •  UK withdrawal from customs union would make border checks inevitable
   •  there must be no ambiguity on Irish border deal
   •  UK has raised substantial issues over transition period
   •  substantial disagreements over transition period
   •  transition not a given if disagreements persist