BREXIT ROUND UP:
During her visit to Brussels today, UK Prime Minister Theresa May was told that the EU would not renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal agreement, which would allow the UK to leave the EU trading bloc. At the same time, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster, said May must "stand up to" the EU, and not "roll over" as she previously has done, instead making it clear that a "backstop" with Northern Ireland - allowing a "hard border" and EU rules to remain in effect, even after Brexit - must not happen.
That part of the May's deal has rankled Conservatives as well as the DUP, a party that holds the key to May remaining in power. Foster could be a "kingmaker" after May leaves office, and is already suggesting replacements for her when she steps down, or is forced out by a Labour Party motion of "no confidence." Analysts say the DUP may vote with Labour to remove May and force new elections.
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