Windsor Framework a ‘sticking plaster’, says DUP leader Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he is looking forward to negotiating with the Prime Minister and the Northern Ireland Secretary.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson (Brian Lawless/PA) (PA Wire)

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has described the Windsor Framework as a “sticking plaster” and said he is looking forward to further negotiation with the UK Government.

The deal received effective endorsement from the House of Commons on Wednesday when a strong majority of MPs voted through regulations to facilitate a key plank of the deal.

The DUP and some Conservative MPs were among 29 to vote against the Stormont brake, while there were 515 votes for.