Here we go. As Boris Johnson heads to Brussels today for the EU council summit, hope inside government that Johnson will be able to pass a provisional deal in the Commons this Saturday is fading. Despite progress in talks between the UK, Brussels and Ireland, the Prime Minister is yet to successfully convince his confidence and supply partner – the DUP – to back what is being proposed.
In a statement released this morning, Arlene Foster and Nigel Dodds said:
‘As things stand, we could not support what is being suggested on customs and consent issues, and there is a lack of clarity on VAT.’
They go on to say their party will continue to engage in discussions with the government:
‘We will continue to work with the government to try and get a sensible deal that works for Northern Ireland and protects the economic and constitutional integrity of the United Kingdom.
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