Theresa May reaches deal with DUP leader to prop up U.K. government - News Summed Up

Theresa May reaches deal with DUP leader to prop up U.K. government


"Today we have reached an agreement with the Conservative Party on support for government in Parliament," Democratic Unionist Party Leader Arlene Foster said from Downing Street in London. May said the DUP would also support the government on votes regarding Brexit, the Queen's speech and the budget. We are determined to utilize this position to help deliver stable government in the United Kingdom and address long-standing issues which affect everyone in Northern Ireland." Foster had said a deal with May could help drive a second deal on power sharing in the province. The latest deadline set by the British government for the parties in Northern Ireland to reach an agreement was this Thursday.


Source: CBC News June 26, 2017 10:43 UTC



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