DUP’s Foster: UK Govt and DUP have formed a coordination committee
|Arlene Foster, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is out on the wires now, via Reuters, making a statement, following the announcement that the UK PM May strikes a deal with the DUP to form a minority government.
May agreed to a controversial GBP 1bn extra for Northern Ireland in exchange for DUP's support.
Key Headlines:
DUP welcomes the additional GBP 1bln for Northern Ireland
Monies paid over next 2 years
Will be no change to pensions triple lock
UK Govt will publish new financial support for Northern Ireland
UK Govt and DUP have formed a coordination committee
Will continue discussions on power sharing
Both agreed to meet NATO spending target
Guiding principle is acting in national interest
Agrees to support Govt on Brexit legislation, all motions of confidence, budget and legislative programme
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