Brexit: A Backstop In All But Name?

Brexit: A Backstop In All But Name?

The DUP has publicly rejected proposals for a Northern Ireland-only backstop amid speculation at Westminster that Boris Johnson is considering an all-Ireland solution for the Border after Brexit. But with different shades of opinion within Arlene Foster’s party behind the scenes, is there room for manoeuvre? Could the DUP sell the idea of a ‘soft’ backstop to its supporters? Belfast-based political commentator and former UUP director of communications, Alex Kane, and Irish Times northern correspondent Freya McClements, join Hugh and political editor Pat Leahy to discuss.

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Ask Us Anything: #GE2020 Edition

Ask Us Anything: #GE2020 Edition

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Sinn Féin and The IRA: Anything to Worry About?

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Election Daily - So Long

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Election Daily - Monday - Day Two of the Count

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Election Daily - Friday - The Campaign Ends

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