NI Protocol deal analysis: Focus shifts to DUP as Windsor Framework is agreed The DUP may struggle to avoid tensions playing out between pragmatists and Brexiteers who want EU law removed completely Belfast Live · Feb 27, 2023
UK, EU seal new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland trade LONDON — The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a new deal on Northern Ireland’s trading arrangements aimed at ending years of often acrimonious wrangling and paving the way for warmer relations more than half a decade after Britons voted for Brexit. Tribune News Service · Feb 27, 2023
Windsor Framework: What we know about Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal with EU After months of intense negotiations aimed at undoing some of Boris Johnson's catastrophic Brexit failures, Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new agreement over Northern Ireland had been reached - but will it be enough? Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023
Northern Ireland's DUP leader: We are studying new Brexit deal texts The leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on Monday said his party was now studying the legal texts published earlier in the day setting out proposed new post-Brexit trading arrangements agreed between Britain and the EU. Reuters · Feb 27, 2023
Northern Ireland Protocol deal: DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson issues statement on Windsor Framework Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen finalised the new agreement during a summit at Windsor Belfast Live · Feb 27, 2023
DUP hails progress on protocol but warns of ‘issues of concern’ The opinion of the DUP is seen as a key bellwether for the success of any deal. The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023
Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol deal with EU The Prime Minister finalised the breakthrough with the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen during a Windsor summit. The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023
DUP leader faces stark and binary choice over any NI protocol deal Jeffrey Donaldson risks internal revolt if he accepts deal but rejecting it will threaten future of power sharing The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023
Stormont leaders stand with chief constable in show of unity PSNI chief Simon Byrne hailed the importance of the act of political unity after the attempted murder of a senior officer. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Stormont leaders ‘united as one voice’ to condemn shooting of senior detective Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains critically ill following the incident in Omagh on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Omagh police shooting is ‘attack on peace process’ says Michelle O’Neill Children ‘ran for cover in sheer terror’ during assault The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Boris Johnson hints he may not support Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal Ex-PM says controversial bill is best way forward as lawyers advising Tory Eurosceptics submit fresh proposal The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023
Police officer shot at sports complex in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland The was shot in Omagh on Wednesday evening, security sources have said Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023
UK’s Sunak suggests he’ll seek change to Brexit treaty from EU LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suggested a coming deal with the European Union over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland would involve legal changes to the existing treaty, something the bloc has previously opposed. Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak won’t do Brexit deal without DUP approval, claim Tory hardliners Brexiteers confident PM holding off on deal until unionists won over – but Tory moderates say DUP ‘can’t be allowed to hold veto’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023 Overnight talks prompt speculation that NI protocol deal is near MPs demand promise of parliamentary ballot after prime minister holds call with European Commission president
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak suggests parliament will get a vote on Brexit deal Keir Starmer accuses PM of ‘pulling the wool over the eyes’ of Tory Brexiteers
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Boris Johnson will ‘100%’ criticise Brexit deal if UK brought closer to EU, say allies Former Tory PM said to have described Rishi Sunak’s strategy as ‘wholly irrational’
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023 Brexit: Tory hardliners told to operate in the ‘real world’ Ministers fire warning as Rishi Sunak battles to win backing for deal to end the stalemate over Northern Ireland trade
Reuters · Feb 21, 2023 Northern Ireland's DUP leader says more work needed to solve post-Brexit trade row The leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party said on Tuesday there was still work to be done to find a resolution to a dispute between Britain and the European Union over their post-Brexit trading arrangements with the province.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Brexit deal possible within days but will need EU concessions – DUP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he was encouraged by the progress made in talks between the UK and the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Sunak ‘relaxed’ about DUP and Tory backlash over Northern Ireland deal Prime minister and EU press ahead on protocol agreement before momentum slips
Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023 NI Protocol: DUP silent on speculation of discontent over handling of talks with PM adviser The prospect of a deal between the UK and EU looks set to slip to next week amid pushback from the DUP and Tory Eurosceptics
Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023 Brexiteers face grim new reality as Sunak nears Northern Ireland deal Rishi Sunak aims to convince his opponents to back a deal with the European Union on Northern Ireland next week, as Brexit purists privately concede they do not have the power to block any new agreement.
Belfast Live · Feb 18, 2023 'Next generation in NI depends on outcome of Protocol negotiations' says DUP leader It comes from a weekend message to party members