Posted 1/27/2024, 5:20:00 PM
Beattie Urges Transparency Over Any Stormont Deal as DUP Receives Invite for Talks Update
- Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie urges UK government to share details of any proposed deal to restore Stormont
- Comes as DUP executive members received invitation to meeting on Monday for "detailed update" on political situation
- DUP collapsed executive nearly 2 years ago over post-Brexit trade arrangements; has been in talks seeking changes
- Beattie warns keeping other parties "in the dark" over deal details is a "big mistake"
- If no executive in place by 8 Feb, NI Secretary may call election or put new governance arrangements with greater London role