New Brexit ‘give up deal’ for NI leaves DUP break up as livid MP blasts plan

Jan 31, 2024 at 7:27 PM
New Brexit ‘give up deal’ for NI leaves DUP break up as livid MP blasts plan

DUP chief Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied his get together was divided over a brand new Brexit deal to revive power-sharing to Stormont.

But hardline unionists have described the decision as a so-called “surrender deal”.

While Sir Jeffrey has secured the backing of get together colleagues to simply accept the deal, there are these throughout the DUP who stay deeply sceptical of the proposed settlement to revive power-sharing.

Speaking within the Commons, East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson voiced his considerations as he closely criticised the Government.

He stated: “When the Northern Ireland Assembly sits, ministers and Assembly members will be expected by law to adhere to and implement laws which are made in Brussels, which they had no say over and no ability to amend, and no ability to stop.

“This is a result of this spineless, weak-kneed, Brexit-betraying Government, refusing to take on the EU and its interference in Northern Ireland.”

New commerce legal guidelines will scrap routine post-Brexit checks on items between Britain and Northern Ireland.

The DUP has refused to take a seat in Stormont for 2 years in protest over guidelines imposed on commerce throughout the Irish Sea.

DUP chief Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denied his get together was divided over the brand new deal.

He stated: “I don’t accept the characterisation that my party is split.”

In Monday’s govt assembly, he stated he was certain help for the take care of the Government was “decisive”.

He added: “There was a very wide margin of support for the position we have adopted, that the vote was absolutely decisive.”

Sir Jeffrey stated: “Today’s agreement I believe is a positive and decisive step forward for Northern Ireland.”

Legislation to fast-track the adjustments is predicted to undergo Parliament on Thursday.

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris: “This is the right deal for Northern Ireland. And the right deal for the union.

“The Government is committed to delivering this deal swiftly so we can build a brighter future for Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom.”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated restored energy sharing in Northern Ireland supplied the prospect of a “brighter future”.

“After two years without an executive, there is now a prospect of power sharing back up and running, strengthening our Union, giving people the local, accountable government that they need and offering a brighter future for Northern Ireland.” he stated.

The Stormont Assembly may sit once more as quickly as Saturday.