Mr McClean had previously criticised the DUP on its approach to Brexit negotiations and other areas in posts on Twitter, some of which appear to have since been removed
A UUP councillor who defected to the DUP had previously said Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's party "blew it" over the handling of Brexit.
In response to a DUP tweet in 2020 sharing a video of MP Sammy Wilson expressing opposition relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol, Mr McClean said: "You completely blew it, Sammy." In the same year Mr McClean also said the DUP "banging on" about the idea of constructing a bridge from Northern Ireland to Scotland was "depressing".Mr McClean resigned from the UUP after describing its election candidate selection process in North Down as "absolute madness".
Last week Sir Jeffrey welcomed Mr McClean into the DUP, describing him as a "positive and articulate unionist representative". From the Northern Ireland Protocol to other thorny issues inside Stormont and exclusive interviews - we’ve got you covered.The DUP leader added: "I want to build a stronger and more cohesive unionism, and there is a warm welcome within the party for anyone who wants to build a better Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom."
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