Welcome to bbc news. This might have been the day when theresa may and the eu could signal that there was enough progress in brexit talks to start moving on to the next stage. But it wasnt to be. The main obstacle is what to do about the border between Northern Ireland and the republic. Earlier today, it seemed the issue of the border had been resolved. But the dup in belfast objected to any suggestion that Northern Ireland could be treated differently to the rest of the uk. Irelands Prime Minister accused theresa may of backing away from an agreement. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg is in brussels and sent this report. Here to reveal the deal, or was it slipping away . The Prime Minister didnt exactly look delighted, but after weeks of trying to grip a deal, it seemed it was on. Shed only parked up for lunch, but it turned into a long lunch, and then later and later. By tea time, look at their faces. It was off for today. We have been negotiating hard and a lot of progress has b