Phil Hogan said Brexit was the most profound change in relations between the UK and Ireland since independence FRANCOIS LENOIR/REUTERSPhil Hogan has cast doubt on Britain’s ability to complete its withdrawal from the EU within the agreed two-year timeframe, as European leaders again left the door open for Theresa May to abandon Brexit. Mr Hogan, the EU agriculture commissioner, said that the full complexity of “a complete disentanglement” from the EU was only now beginning to dawn on those involved in the process of Britain’s exit. Highlighting the effect the UK’s decision could have on Anglo-Irish relations, the Irish economy and freedom of travel, he questioned whether the UK government would be able to complete the process within two…

Source: The Times October 21, 2016 22:52 UTC