”Northern Ireland Backstop Perhaps Dressed Up in a Different Way” - Dodds

‘ The Northern Ireland backstop perhaps dressed up in a different way’ .

That’s the assessment of a DUP MEP, on indications of what is contained in a draft Brexit deal, being considered today by governments in Dublin and London.

It is understood to include a UK wide backstop proposal aimed at ensuring no return of a hard border in Ireland, once Britain leaves the European Union.

Northern Ireland MEP Diane Dodds doesn’t believe such a move would address her party’s concerns the North will be treated separately to Britain:

Out words: within a backstop

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