Tory chair visits Belfast, where he insists Irish border backstop is only temporary Brexit measure

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9 Dec, 2018 Tory chair visits Belfast, where he insists Irish border backstop is only temporary Brexit measure The Irish border backstop can only be temporary, a senior government minister said yesterday on a visit to Northern Ireland. Latest News Brexit vote means next week will be huge in Northern Ireland and UK politics, yet there's little clue how it will all end By this time next week the future of the United Kingdom over the coming decades might finally begin to look clear. Conservative pact with DUP still going, says top Tory Lidington The government's confidence and supply agreement with the DUP continues, Theresa May's effective deputy has said. Jim Nicholson: There is still time for MPs to get a better Brexit deal The future of our country is in the hands of the House of Commons. Glorious grade two listed property This is a rare and unique opportunity to purchase the historic Inver Lodge. Beautifully maintained throughout, this four bedroom detached family residence is located on an impressive site on the outskirts of Larne town. This glorious grade two listed property dates back to the early 1800s and is set on extensive and commanding private gated grounds amongst terraced ornamental gardens with magnificent views over Larne Lough and the Mull of Galloway. Sport Update Irish team bidding for success at European Cross Country Championships Nine local competitors are on the Irish team for Sunday's European Cross Country Championships at Tilburg, Holland. Institute fight back earns draw against Glentoran Institute 3-3 Glentoran Coleraine pick up first win in four as they see off Ards Jamie McGonigle's second half header got Coleraine back to winning ways. And finally... Feeding the family… why costs bite as price of food keeps on rising Recently on a shopping trip to a local supermarket I picked up a small box of cereal. It was £4! Genuinely shocked, I checked the ingredients to see if this pricey breakfast food was perhaps laced with Beluga caviar, or white truffles, but no, it contained the usual stuff - wholegrain oat flakes, cane sugar, sunflower oil, etc. See all the day's news here

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