Will someone please explain to me in simple words why the border problem in Ireland is called a backstop? The word reminds me of my position as backstop in rounders.
I do realise that at the moment separately N and S Ireland are members of the EU. As NI is part of the UK if we leave the EU the border with the south will be like that between 2 foreign countries.
But why 'backstop'?
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