DUP Ends Northern Ireland Assembly Boycott After UK Legislation on Post-Brexit Trade
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The DUP ended its boycott of the NI Assembly after legislation passed in UK parliament regarding checks on goods between NI and GB. The Assembly will sit on Saturday.
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The DUP boycott, in place for 2 years, was in protest of post-Brexit trading arrangements. It demanded changes before ending the boycott.
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The new legislation means no routine checks on British goods sold to NI consumers. It "futureproofs" NI's status in the UK per the DUP.
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Some DUP politicians still oppose the deal despite party leader Jeffrey Donaldson saying internal processes are complete. Tensions exist within the party.
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On Saturday, the Assembly will likely elect a Speaker, then Michelle O'Neill as first ever republican First Minister and a DUP Deputy First Minister.