DUP warns it will oppose any Brexit deal ‘which weakens Union’
The Democratic Unionist Party has warned Theresa May it will oppose any Brexit agreement that “weakens the Union” between Britain and Northern Ireland.
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DUP MP: No-one has compromised Government’s Brexit position more than itself
No-one has compromised the Government’s position more than the Government itself in the Brexit negotiations, the DUP’s Brexit spokesman has said.
Irish ministers head to Brussels for Brexit talks
Ireland’s deputy leader and minister of European Affairs travelled to Brussels on Monday for meetings with the General Affairs Council.
PM’s Brexit plans under pressure after Jo Johnson resignation and DUP warning
Theresa May’s Brexit plans have come under intense pressure after a bombshell ministerial resignation amid grave warnings from the DUP that they may withdraw vital Commons support for the proposals.
May urged to reflect on Brexit stance by DUP leader
Arlene Foster has urged the Prime Minister to reflect on her Brexit stance as she warned that the DUP will oppose her current proposals if they go to a parliamentary vote.
Arlene Foster blasts Sinn Fein’s ‘hysterical’ response to John Downey’s arrest
Arlene Foster has accused Sinn Fein of an “hysterical response” to John Downey’s arrest, questioning whether the party now supports the independence of police and prosecutors.
‘No evidence more vote sites would have changed Paisley recall petition result’
Opening more voting centres for Ian Paisley’s parliamentary recall petition would not have altered the result, the Electoral Commission has found.
Unionism ‘dragged into the gutter’ by DUP, says UUP leader
Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann has accused his unionist rivals in the DUP of “dragging unionism into the gutter”.
Sinn Fein criticised over refusal to commemorate Northern Ireland
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has come under criticism for refusing to commemorate the centenary of the establishment of Northern Ireland.
DUP candidate Peter Johnston wins Carrick Castle by-election
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has gained a council seat in Co Antrim in a by-election.
Theresa May must break up ‘toxic marriage’ with DUP – Sinn Fein
The UK Government must break up its “toxic marriage” with the DUP if livelihoods in Northern Ireland are to be saved post-Brexit, Sinn Fein has warned.
May could realise Brexit proposals will not be backed by DUP: Martin
Ireland’s opposition leader has said the British Prime Minister appears to have acknowledged she does not have to depend on the backing of the Democratic Unionists to push through a Brexit deal.
DUP’s Foster calls for ‘cool heads in febrile atmosphere’ over Brexit
DUP leader Arlene Foster has called for “calm heads” as this week’s European Council summit looms.
DUP predicts ‘developments’ in Government’s Brexit position over weekend
The DUP has predicted “developments” in the Government’s Brexit position over the weekend.
DUP: Prime Minister knows consequences of breaking Brexit promise
The Prime Minister knows the consequences if she walks away from her Brexit promise to unionists, the DUP has warned.
Tories warned of ‘dire’ election backlash if they stick to PM’s Brexit plans
Former Brexit secretary David Davis has warned of “dire” consequences for Conservatives at the next general election if the Government sticks to its negotiating stance on EU withdrawal.
Unionists not representing majority view on Brexit, Sinn Fein claims
Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster has been lambasted as “not representing” the majority view in Northern Ireland on Brexit.
Tories face ‘dire’ election backlash if they stick to Brexit plans, warns Davis
Former Brexit secretary David Davis has warned of “dire” consequences for Conservatives at the next general election if the Government sticks to its negotiating stance on EU withdrawal.
UK needs ‘precise’ framework for future trade to agree EU withdrawal deal – May
Britain will not accept an EU withdrawal deal without a “precise” political declaration setting out how its requirements on trade and security will be delivered, Theresa May has told her Cabinet.
Arlene Foster: Brexit deal must meet DUP’s red line
Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster has insisted any deal agreed as the UK prepares to leave the EU must meet her party’s red line.
Hard core of Tory rebels ready to defy PM over Chequers, says leading Brexiteer
As many as 40 hardcore Tory Brexiteers will resist attempts to coerce them into supporting a Brexit deal with Brussels based on Theresa May’s Chequer’s plan, a former minister has warned.
Good Friday Agreement not up for negotiation – Leo Varadkar
The Good Friday Agreement is not up for negotiation, Ireland’s premier has said, after DUP leader Arlene Foster claimed the peace deal was not sacrosanct.
Arlene Foster’s comments on Good Friday Agreement ‘reckless’ – Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein has accused the DUP of showing a reckless disregard for the Good Friday Agreement after leader Arlene Foster claimed the peace deal was not sacrosanct.
DUP official denies attempting to delay botched energy scheme cost controls
The DUP’s chief executive has denied attempting to delay imposing cost controls on Northern Ireland’s botched green energy scheme.
I’m accountable but not responsible for my former spad, Foster tells RHI inquiry
Arlene Foster has said she is accountable for her former special adviser, but not responsible for him.
Arlene Foster defends special advisers at energy scheme inquiry
Arlene Foster has defended her party’s special advisers at a public inquiry into Northern Ireland’s botched green energy scheme.
Irish minister voices concern over DUP’s role in Brexit
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed concern about the implications of the UK Conservative Party supply and confidence deal with the DUP on Brexit.
Sinn Fein presses DUP on decision to readmit Ian Paisley
The DUP is facing calls to explain its decision to readmit Ian Paisley after he was found to have lobbied on behalf of Sri Lanka after accepting holidays from its government.
EU chief tells Theresa May her Brexit plan needs to be ‘reworked’
Theresa May has been told her Brexit plans need to be “reworked” as time runs out to reach a deal with the European Union.
DUP pours cold water on EU offer to ‘improve’ border plan for Brexit
The DUP has poured cold water on a European Union offer of compromise on its proposals for the Irish border after Brexit.
Former DUP special adviser made ‘sales pitch’ for NI chicken producer
Arlene Foster’s former special adviser proposed a “sales pitch” for Northern Ireland chicken producer Moy Park during a botched green energy scheme, an inquiry chairman said.
Foster’s adviser knew ‘tsunami’ of RHI applications was coming
Arlene Foster’s former special adviser knew a “tsunami” of applications was about to swamp a botched green energy scheme, but could not recall passing the warning on, he told an inquiry.