UK PM May: does not want a hard border in Ireland

In her opening remarks at the much anticipated Brexit speech, the UK PM Theresa May was noted saying that government will make UK a place for everyone not just privileged few. 

Key quotes:

   •  Now living through an important moment in nation's history
   •  5 key tests for UK
   •  Now approaching crucial moment
   •  No escaping the complexity of task ahead
   •  Referendum 'was not a vote for a distant relationship with our neighbours'
   •  No one should be in any doubt about agreement made in December, despite concerns about draft treaty on  Wednesday
   •  Confident differences on implementation period can be resolved by March summit
   •  Rules out existing trade deal models, poor old Norway and Canada
   •  Implementation must be time limited
   •  We do not want to go back to a hard border in Ireland