The DUP says its MPs will vote against the first aspect of the Windsor Framework to be considered by Parliament, the Stormont brake
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However, the prime minister's official spokesperson said ministers stood ready to have further consultations with the party ahead of Wednesday's Commons vote. But it led to trade barriers being created between Great Britain and NI, effectively creating a customs border down the Irish sea - something the former prime minister promised would not happen.
They added:"The DUP are important partners in this. We want to answer any further questions they have and provide any necessary reassurance and we stand ready to do that." They criticised the prime minister for"forcing a vote", saying a better approach would have been to"recognise progress and keep working at it".
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