Foster may mull ‘special arrangements’

DUP leader Arlene Foster has opened the door slightly for a potential Brexit breakthrough involving some form of special status for Northern Ireland, saying she may be open to any deal involving unique arrangements for the province.

Ms Foster hinted at the change in position during a visit to Dublin on Wednesday yesterday evening, saying while the backstop still has to go, there “needs to be a recognition we are on an island” together.