The DUP continues to play a pivotal role in Brexit as UK and EU negotiators attempt to strike a deal. Here is the story of how the Northern Ireland party became such a key player in the process. Brexit has never been its raison d’etre; the Union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is. The DUP welcomed Mr Johnson’s pledge, outlined in his letter to the EU, of another investment package for Northern Ireland. As UK and EU negotiators engage in last-ditch talks to overcome the sticking points, the DUP remains a central player.

Source: Irish Examiner October 16, 2019 14:26 UTC