Stormont economy minister denies ‘political stunts’ on north/south co-operation

Mrs Dodds said she has “made clear that at all times she will act in the interests of the people of Northern Ireland and our local economy”. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Stormont Economy Minister Diane Dodds has denied “political stunts” over her party’s refusal to engage with the Irish Republic over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The DUP said it wants to send a “strong signal” to the Irish Government by stopping north-south activities related to the protocol.