Jeffrey Donaldson warns party members that “split votes hand seats to non-unionists” "The Windsor Framework represents progress but there is more work to do" Belfast Live · Mar 26, 2023
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood: DUP must get back to work or get out of the way Colum Eastwood says DUP has "run out of excuses" in blocking Stormont power-sharing over Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2023
Green Party Northern Ireland: Mal O'Hara says stop-start Stormont 'poisoning' politics He called on the DUP to "return to Stormont immediately" Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2023
Windsor Framework 'worse than the Protocol', TUV conference told TUV leader Jim Allister described the implementation of EU laws in Northern Ireland as an "obscenity" Belfast Live · Mar 25, 2023
Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal formally signed off with EU - despite Tory rebellion Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the European Commission's Maros Sefcovic agreed to adopt the new Windsor Framework which is aimed at undoing some of Boris Johnson's botched deal Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023
Brexit deal set for formal sign-off in wake of Commons vote success Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland will be formally signed off on Friday at an official meeting in London. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
The people of Northern Ireland want their assembly back. The DUP must not be allowed to block that A health and cost of living crisis is causing real problems that must be addressed. Democracy cannot be hamstrung any longer, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023
Sunak’s new Brexit agreement is a done deal, says Heaton-Harris Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said there can be ‘no renegotiating’ of the Windsor Framework. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Varadkar ‘disappointed’ DUP will not return to Stormont Taoiseach Leo Varadkar welcomed the acceptance of the Stormont brake in a Westminster vote. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Rishi Sunak hails Windsor Framework vote as 'a good deal for Northern Ireland' Six DUP MPs voted against along with 22 Tory rebels Belfast Live · Mar 22, 2023
Donaldson makes clear DUP will not return to Stormont The DUP began its boycott of Stormont last year over concerns about the Northern Ireland Protocol, which Windsor Framework attempted to rectify. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Humiliation for Boris rebel alliance as MPs overwhelmingly back Sunak’s Brexit deal Humiliation for Boris Johnson as revolt over protocol fizzles out The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Stormont brake clears Commons despite opposition from Tory MPs and DUP Tory former prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss both said they would be voting against the Government. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework The SDLP leader said the benefits of the framework outweighed concerns over how the Stormont brake would operate in practice. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Boris Johnson is ‘pound-shop Nigel Farage’ for opposing Sunak Brexit deal, says Steve Baker Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker said to have been booted out of ERG WhatsApp group after insult
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal The European Research Group of Tory MPs said it is ‘strongly recommending’ its members to oppose the regulations.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Johnson warned he risks looking like ‘pound shop Farage’ with Brexit opposition The former prime minister has said he plans to vote against the Stormont brake element of Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework.
Reuters · Mar 22, 2023 Muted opposition: UK's Sunak wins Northern Ireland trade vote in parliament British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won the backing of parliament on Wednesday for a key element of a reworked post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland despite opposition from the province's biggest unionist party and some of his lawmakers.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak prepares to face fresh Tory revolt over new Brexit deal with Brussels MPs will vote on a key element of the Windsor Framework agreement on revised trading arrangements for Northern Ireland
Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023 Sunak may face Tory revolt over new Brexit deal with Brussels ERG described Stormont brake as 'practically useless' but has yet to reveal how members will vote in key Commons debate
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels MPs will vote on a key element of the Windsor Framework agreement on revised trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 MP’s concern at ‘lack of meaningful engagement’ on Windsor Framework European Scrutiny Committee chairman Sir William Cash said it had been difficult to get a minister before the committee.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 DUP MP says party will ‘continue the fight’ against post-Brexit trade barriers The DUP has been boycotting the Stormont Assembly since May 2022.
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2023 Tory infighting over Brexit erupts again as hardliners slam ‘Stormont brake’ as ‘practically useless’ Tory infighting over Brexit reignited on Tuesday as hardline Eurosceptics branded a key part of Rishi Sunak’s new deal for Northern Ireland trade ties as “practically useless”.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Eurosceptic Tory group to reveal legal advice on Sunak’s Brexit deal The European Research Group’s counsel from its so-called ‘star chamber’ will come after the DUP said it would vote against the Windsor Framework.