Brexit news - Conservatives and DUP deal stalled after election 2017
GETTY Tory talks with the DUP are ongoing
A Tory source has fuelled speculation negotiations over Britain’s exit from the European Union could be stalled by saying talks with the DUP are still "ongoing" despite discussions pencilled in to begin on Monday, June 19. The source told Express.co.uk: “Until there is a deal there isn’t anything to be announced.” He declined to say whether a deal would be reached by next week in time for Brexit discussions.
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GETTY Tory sources said a deal was not yet on the table
The source said: “We haven’t and never set out a timescale. “Talks are ongoing. Until there’s a deal, there isn’t anything to be announced.” DUP sources also suggested that any announcement would be delayed due to the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in west London, according to the BBC. They suggested a final agreement could be delayed until next week when “terms and conditions” are agreed. The failure to thrash out a deal with the DUP would mean Theresa May’s Queens speech is delayed.
GETTY The prime minister is under pressure to get Brexit talks underway
PA DUP's Arlene Foster outside Downing Street