A major split has emerged between Ireland and Germany - over Britain's future in Europe if it leaves the EU.

The two finance ministers are at odds over whether the UK should still be given access to free trade with the rest of the EU.

From Manchester, our political correspondent Gavan Reilly reports.

Formal campaigning in the Brexit campaign here in England remains suspended following the murder yesterday of Labour MP Jo Cox.

But in Europe the debate continues - with Michael Noonan and his German counterpart Wolfgang Schauble now openly at odds over what happens next.

The German minister says if Britain goes, its access to the EUÂ’s single market goes with it.

Michael Noonan says Ireland will campaign for Britain to continue having access to the EU market, even if it does leave.

The future of IrelandÂ’s trade with Britain - worth a billion euro every week - will remain the governmentÂ’s key focus when campaigning does resume.