Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

DUP leader: PM Belfast trip described as 'bit of a distraction'


(MENAFN) The trip of UK Prime Minister to Belfast was claimed by DUP chief Arlene Foster to have turned into "a bit of a distraction", pushing for power-sharing to be reinstated.

The DUP leader declared parties to have remaining "work to do", even after the involvement of Theresa May raised beliefs of an approaching agreement.

"A very good question and perhaps one you should ask of her," Mrs. Foster responded when inquired about the reason of Theresa May's visit to Northern Ireland amid such a situation.

"Obviously the Prime Minister is always very welcome to this part of the United Kingdom. We did have some conversations yesterday as well and I thought that was useful," she said before adding "but in fact, the visit yesterday became a bit of a distraction because we had still work to do and we'll continue to do that work today and in the coming days."

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