Please find the below statement from the Prime Minister on the
agreement reached between the Conservative & Unionist Party
and the Democratic Unionist Party and a link to the published
agreement as well as details of the UK Government’s financial
support for Northern Ireland.
Prime Minister said:
“A Confidence and Supply Agreement has been made between the
Conservative & Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionist
Party.
“This means the DUP will support the Conservative Government on
votes on the Queen’s Speech, the Budget, and legislation relating
to Brexit and national security.
“The agreement makes clear that we remain steadfast to our
commitments as set out in the Belfast Agreement and its
successors, and in governing in the interests of all parts of the
community in Northern Ireland.
“I welcome this agreement which will enable us to work together
in the interest of the whole United Kingdom, give us the
certainty we require as we embark on our departure from the
European Union, and help us build a stronger and fairer society
at home. In the interests of transparency, the full terms of this
agreement have been published.
“Time is running short for the parties to come together and reach
agreement to re-establish a power-sharing Executive by 29 June. I
hope the parties will look beyond their differences and come
together with a shared sense of common purpose to serve all
communities in the best interests of Northern Ireland. Northern
Ireland needs a functioning devolved government at this important
time.
“Her Majesty’s Government will continue to do everything we can
to work with the parties in Northern Ireland, alongside the Irish
Government, to bring back a strong voice at Stormont for a
positive future for everyone in Northern Ireland.”
END
Link to agreement and UK Government’s financial support for
Northern Ireland:
