DUP’s Spox: Will play full part with government in second stage talks

Ireland’s DUP spokesman reportedly said more work is needed on areas of co-operation where it would be necessary to have alignment of rules and standards.

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Major debate with the UK cabinet, parliament about nature of any regulatory alignment with EU.

More work needed on how any alignment could be effected without staying in single market and customs union.

Nothing agreed until everything agreed, how we vote on phase 2 deal will depend on its content.

Will play a full part with the government in second stage talks.

Welcomed UK focus on full alignment.

Meanwhile, N. Ireland DUP leader Foster said they still could vote against the final Brexit deal.