The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing a crucial decision on whether to return to power-sharing at Stormont. Unionists are in a difficult position if Stormont doesn't return, with the UK government offering £3.3 billion of cash contingent on a functioning assembly. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has called a meeting of DUP party officers to decide on accepting the UK government's offer. However, sources in the DUP indicate that no decision will be made today to return to Stormont. The decision is critical, as it could lead to the restoration of Stormont as soon as next week, or potentially result in Donaldson's resignation.
🙋♂️ DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson’s decision to call a meeting on Friday was described by one source as “back me or sack me” If DUP officers back his push to restore Stormont, it could return as soon as next week... If they don’t, he could be made to resign https://t.co/bgJacuMHj3
Why's it so important for #NorthernIreland that Stormont gets back up and running? Because the Government says £3.3bn of cash only happens with a functioning assembly...and THOUSANDS of people are desperate for a pay rise... 🎬@ElizaCraston 🎥@editorjim https://t.co/Zmw2ivIens
🚨BREAKING: Sources in DUP tell Political Reporter @jamesgould23 that NO decision will be made by the party today to return to Stormont. The DUP party officers were meeting today after speculation of a return to power-sharing. 📻More on-air. https://t.co/yBexEh56td
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has called a meeting of DUP party officers today to decide whether to accept the UK government's offer and return to Stormont, @politicshome understands
"Those who have most to lose from us all having to consider an alternative to Stormont are those who are refusing to go back in" @chrisadonnelly tells @MarkCarruthers7 that Unionists are in a difficult position if Stormont doesn't return #BBCTheView https://t.co/8B0Qhciv7M