Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's strategy could determine the future direction of his party and Stormont.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's choice could determine the future direction of his party, devolved government, and Northern Ireland itself.
Here are the key questions in how this crossroads for Northern Ireland's largest unionist party has developed and what is at stake.The DUP signing a confidence-and-supply agreement with the Conservative Party's minority government in 2017A year later it held the balance of power at Westminster after a snap general election saw then-prime minister, Theresa May, leading a minority government.
Mr Johnson had expressed opposition to part of her deal known as the backstop - an insurance policy where the UK would retain EU trade rules to avoid Irish border checks if alternatives could not be agreed., which kept the region inside the EU single market for goods - resulting in new checks and paperwork for products arriving from Great Britain.Image caption,The DUP opposed the protocol but initially appeared to downplay the Irish Sea trade border when it came into effect in January 2021.
The party said it would study the deal against its seven tests before reaching a "collective" conclusion on whether to end its boycott of Stormont. Mr Wilson described so-called red and green trade lanes taking effect under the framework this month as confirmation that "Northern Ireland has got a border in the Irish Sea".In toughening opposition to the protocol, the DUP leader helped calm party ranks after the turmoil of two years ago and saw off an electoral challenge from more hard-line rivals.On the other hand, continuing to veto devolved government may cause some voters frustrated with the deadlock to turn away from unionism.
The DUP will be weighing up what impact staying out of Stormont could have on the General Election due next year.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investorsJane Hartley encouraged the DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to continue negotiations
Weiterlesen »
Is Sir Jeffrey up for taking the DUP back to Stormont?Will the DUP leader's speech on Saturday be viewed as the moment the party turned a corner?
Weiterlesen »
Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investorsJane Hartley said she encouraged DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to keep making efforts to restore the Stormont powersharing institutions.
Weiterlesen »
Northern Ireland political stability ‘important’ for investorsJane Hartley said she encouraged DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to keep making efforts to restore the Stormont powersharing institutions.
Weiterlesen »
Lady Louise Windsor shares striking resemblance with unexpected royalThe Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's daughter is currently studying at St Andrews
Weiterlesen »
Brexit deal: Windsor Framework concerns 'have not materialised'A Foreign Office minister says there is no justification for Stormont to be boycotted over the plan.
Weiterlesen »