Monday, June 26, 2017

DEAL REACHED TO SECURE UK GOVERNMENT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reached a deal with the DUP of Northern Ireland to prop up her minority government.

The arrangement will see the Democratic Unionists support the Conservative government on key votes in Parliament.

In exchange, the DUP has secured extra funding for Northern Ireland, and guarantees on some policy areas.

Critics of the deal say it could harm the Northern Ireland peace process.

But DUP leader Arlene Foster says it's in the national interest.

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But DUP leader Arlene Foster says it's in the national interest.

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