Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and DUP leader Sir Jeffery Donaldson (Image: Getty)
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied his party was divided over a new Brexit deal to restore power-sharing to Stormont.
But hardline unionists have described the resolution as a so-called “surrender deal”.
While Sir Jeffrey has secured the backing of party colleagues to accept the deal, there are those within the DUP who remain deeply sceptical of the proposed agreement to restore power-sharing.
Speaking in the Commons, East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson voiced his concerns as he heavily criticised the Government.
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He said: “When the Northern Ireland Assembly sits, ministers and Assembly members will be expected by law to adhere to and implement laws which are made in Brussels, which they had no say over and no ability to amend, and no ability to stop.
“This is a result of this spineless, weak-kneed, Brexit-betraying Government, refusing to take on the EU and its interference in Northern Ireland.”
New trade laws will scrap routine post-Brexit checks on goods between Britain and Northern Ireland.
The DUP has refused to sit in Stormont for two years in protest over rules imposed on trade across the Irish Sea.
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denied his party was divided over the new deal.
He said: “I don’t accept the characterisation that my party is split.”
In Monday's executive meeting, he said he was sure support for the deal with the Government was “decisive”.
He added: “There was a very wide margin of support for the position we have adopted, that the vote was absolutely decisive.”
Sir Jeffrey said: “Today’s agreement I believe is a positive and decisive step forward for Northern Ireland.”
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Legislation to fast-track the changes is expected to go through Parliament on Thursday.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris: “This is the right deal for Northern Ireland. And the right deal for the union.
“The Government is committed to delivering this deal swiftly so we can build a brighter future for Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom.”
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said restored power sharing in Northern Ireland offered the prospect of a “brighter future”.
“After two years without an executive, there is now a prospect of power sharing back up and running, strengthening our Union, giving people the local, accountable government that they need and offering a brighter future for Northern Ireland.” he said.
The Stormont Assembly could sit again as soon as Saturday.
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