Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson’s threat to quit welcome: UUP

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15 Oct, 2018 Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson's threat to quit welcome: UUP Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann has welcomed reports that the Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, has made clear she would resign if Northern Ireland faces new controls under Brexit that separate it from the rest of the UK. Latest News The earliest copy of the Belfast News Letter, the world's oldest daily newspaper, turns 280 today The earliest surviving edition of the oldest English language daily newspaper in the world turned 280 today. Sinn Fein accuse DUP of 'driving our economy over the cliff against the will of the people' at republican function Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has claimed that their party and other progressive parties will continue to work with the EU "to protect jobs, our economy, our manufacturing and agri food industries, the Good Friday Agreement and our rights". Sammy Wilson: No-deal Brexit probably inevitable A DUP MP has said a no-deal Brexit is "probably inevitable" thanks to the "intransigence" of the EU's negotiating position. Newspapers have survived and adapted to centuries of change This week we will be serialising the earliest surviving edition of the oldest English language daily newspaper in the world — this one. Sport Update WSBK: Jonathan Rea sets new win record with perfect ten in Argentina Jonathan Rea set a new World Superbike record of 10 wins in a row with another imperious performance in race two in Argentina. Dean Harrison set for Sunflower Trophy debut on Silicone Kawasaki Dean Harrison will make his debut at the Sunflower Trophy meeting at Bishopscourt next weekend on the Silicone Engineering Kawasaki. Rory Best hails Ulster's battling display in Euro win over Leicester Tigers Skipper Rory Best hailed Ulster's second-half display as they dug in for a vital 24-10 win over Leicester Tigers to kick-start their Heineken Champions Cup campaign. And finally... Anton Du Beke on Strictly kiss drama: we've had enough of it now Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke has said "we've all had enough" of the drama surrounding Seann Walsh and Katya Jones's controversial kiss. See all the day's news here

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