DUP leader J_Donaldson_MP has criticised those he accuses of peddling the 'lie' that his party is about to weaken its opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson addressed party members during the DUP's local-election manifesto launch in BelfastThe Democratic Unionist Party leader has attacked those he accused of peddling the "lie" his party was about to weaken its opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said similar accusations were levelled against his party by those who sought to "steal" DUP votes in the assembly election.He was speaking at the DUP's local government election manifesto launch.Back then the DUP lost eight council seats, dropping from 130 to 122.
He also attacked those who have suggested the DUP will weaken its position after the council election. He said: "Those who seek to steal votes from the DUP and divide unionism on the basis of that lie serve no purpose in what we're all trying to achieve, which is the restoration of Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom and our ability to trade with the rest of the United Kingdom.
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