Why Theresa May's Brexit Figleaf May Not Bring DUP Onside
- DUP won’t be bought off with minor concesssions, observers say
- Party softens tone amid economy fears, but opposition remains
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Theresa May is banking on her Northern Irish allies caving in to get her Brexit deal over the line. That hope may be misplaced.
The Democratic Unionist Party has softened its tone in recent weeks, fueling hope among officials in London that it will swayed by the minor concessions the European Union is prepared to offer the prime minister to secure an agreement.