DUP’s Foster calls for ‘cool heads in febrile atmosphere’ over Brexit
DUP leader Arlene Foster has called for “calm heads” as this week’s European Council summit looms.
Arlene Foster
DUP predicts ‘developments’ in Government’s Brexit position over weekend
The DUP has predicted “developments” in the Government’s Brexit position over the weekend.
Tories warned of ‘dire’ election backlash if they stick to PM’s Brexit plans
Former Brexit secretary David Davis has warned of “dire” consequences for Conservatives at the next general election if the Government sticks to its negotiating stance on EU withdrawal.
Tories face ‘dire’ election backlash if they stick to Brexit plans, warns Davis
Former Brexit secretary David Davis has warned of “dire” consequences for Conservatives at the next general election if the Government sticks to its negotiating stance on EU withdrawal.
UK needs ‘precise’ framework for future trade to agree EU withdrawal deal – May
Britain will not accept an EU withdrawal deal without a “precise” political declaration setting out how its requirements on trade and security will be delivered, Theresa May has told her Cabinet.
DUP leader spells out Brexit ‘red line’ ahead of talks with Barnier
Any extra barriers to trade between Northern Ireland and Britain after Brexit would be “catastrophic”, Arlene Foster warned as she prepared for talks with the European Union’s chief negotiator.
Foster warns of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Brexit barrier
DUP leader Arlene Foster has warned it would be “catastrophic” to create a barrier between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as she travelled to Brussels for talks.
DUP has ‘concerns’ over Chancellor’s no-deal Irish border plan
DUP leader Arlene Foster says she has “concerns” over the Chancellor’s claim that there may have to be a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Good Friday Agreement not up for negotiation – Leo Varadkar
The Good Friday Agreement is not up for negotiation, Ireland’s premier has said, after DUP leader Arlene Foster claimed the peace deal was not sacrosanct.
DUP has ‘concerns’ over Chancellor’s no-deal Irish border plan
DUP leader Arlene Foster says she has “concerns” over the Chancellor’s claim that there may have to be a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Arlene Foster’s comments on Good Friday Agreement ‘reckless’ – Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein has accused the DUP of showing a reckless disregard for the Good Friday Agreement after leader Arlene Foster claimed the peace deal was not sacrosanct.
Senior DUP official denies delaying cost-control on botched energy scheme
The DUP’s chief executive has rejected claims he knew party advisers were working on cost controls on Northern Ireland’s botched green energy scheme, saying he was “absolutely certain” he had not instructed a delay.
DUP had ‘drive to centralise power’, RHI inquiry told
The RHI inquiry has heard there was a “great drive to centralise power” within the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in its appointment of special advisers within the Northern Ireland Assembly.
I’m accountable but not responsible for my former spad, Foster tells RHI inquiry
Arlene Foster has said she is accountable for her former special adviser, but not responsible for him.
Martin McGuinness knew about RHI whistleblower concerns, insists Arlene Foster
The late deputy first minister Martin McGuinness was aware of a whistleblower warning about a renewable energy scheme, Arlene Foster has insisted.
Ex-minister Bell contributed to collapse of Stormont, Foster tells RHI inquiry
A former Stormont minister who spoke out about a botched green energy scheme contributed to the collapse of the powersharing institutions, Arlene Foster has claimed.
Arlene Foster defends special advisers at energy scheme inquiry
Arlene Foster has defended her party’s special advisers at a public inquiry into Northern Ireland’s botched green energy scheme.
Arlene Foster to give evidence to inquiry into botched green energy scheme
Arlene Foster will give evidence on Tuesday to a public inquiry into Northern Ireland’s botched green energy scheme.
Foster: DUP did not try to deflect attention from involvement in RHI delays
Arlene Foster has said her party did not try to deflect attention from its alleged involvement in delays in tackling an overspending green energy scheme.
DUP member condemns Creasy over Foster criticism
A member of the DUP has criticised British MP Stella Creasy after she publicly condemned Arlene Foster’s stance on abortion at a global women’s caucus.