Donaldson Calls High-Stakes DUP Meeting to Brief on Potential Stormont Deal Amid Internal Divisions
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DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has called a meeting of the party's executive on Monday night to brief them on the current political situation and a potential deal to restore power-sharing.
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The stakes are high for Donaldson to get party support for a return to Stormont, with some members strongly opposed to any deal with the UK government.
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The meeting is being held at a secretly secured location, showing the sensitivity around the discussions and divisions within the DUP.
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Former DUP leader Edwin Poots has hinted he would support returning to power-sharing if the party's demands have been met in the negotiations.
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Donaldson likely needs backing of the DUP executive for a deal, but the party officers technically can decide to return to Stormont regardless of executive members' views.