After Thursday’s vote allowing an extension of Article 50, the prime minister is seeking support from DUP and hardline BrexitersFull story: MPs vote to extend Article 50 and delay Brexit‘One last roll of the dice’: how the papers covered it 1.48pm GMT Much of the talks between the DUP and the government are revolving around the role of the Northern Ireland Assembly – which is currently suspended – in the event of the backstop being used. That’s according to UTV’s Political Editor, Ken Reid.Much of the discussion between the DUP and the Government is on the role of any future NI Assembly if the backstop was used.The DUP insists Northern Ireland must be treated like the rest of the UK. The party insists it wants a deal which is good for the whole of the UK and Ireland. Talks likely to continue through the coming days. Related: In need of a wizard, Northern Ireland gets blundering Bradley 1.41pm GMT A DUP MP, Jim Shannon, has said that the party will not be changing its minds on May’s deal unless there are legally binding changes to ensure that the backstop is limited.“That is what we have been asking for over the past two years to be honest with you and we can’t understand why the government has not been able to understand that,” he told the BBC’s World at One. Continue reading…
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