The US special envoy to Northern Ireland has said he believes the UK and EU can still reach a trade deal and has urged optimism from both sides. Mick Mulvaney met with NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis at Hillsborough Castle. He arrived in NI on Sunday as part of a week-long visit to the UK and Republic of Ireland. It is his first trip here since he was appointed to the role of special envoy by President Trump in April. This week sees the latest round of talks get under way between the UK and EU to reach a trade deal before the 15 October deadline, set out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Democratic presidential ... (full story)