May day for DUP as party caught in a mass of contradictions over Brexit

In embracing Brexit, the DUP has placed itself and the union in hock to London, to an unprecedented extent, writes Gerard Howlin

ULSTER says no. That was Monday’s story.

The day began with promise. Before first light the Taoiseach arrived gladiatorially attired in singlet and shorts for a special Cabinet meeting in Government Buildings. But as one of the shortest days of the year darkened, he was surprised and disappointed.