Conservative-DUP Deal - £1bn the price for strong and stable government?

Rasczak

So, a deal has been done - the DUP will support Queen's Speech, Brexit and Security legislation whilst the Tories will direct an additional £1bn of funding to Northern Ireland. May now has an effective majority. I wonder if it will be large enough for strong and stable Government?

Conservatives agree pact with DUP to support May government - BBC News

Enki

I would have thought Stormont will have to be up and running before the money flows from this mythical fledgling money tree.  An empowered Sinn Fein will have demands.

domtheone

£1B out of several hundred of Government spending.  Meh.

Disappointing that the DUP didn't get there way with APD or a change in VAT on touristy things though.

Both needless taxes, imo and should be scrapped/lowered.

Will take a look at what else has gone on later.

Jezza99

Cheap at twice the price if it keeps the neo Marxists out of Number 10.

krish

What next, conversion therapy on the NHS?

tapzilla2k

It works out to £7 per year for each person in the UK to keep May in office essentially.  More figures in this twitter thread
Chris Giles on Twitter

Also this is more of a down payment, the DUP will be back for more. I'll be surprised if this lasts 6 months let alone 2 years. When the Tories will either have to strike a new deal with the DUP or call an election.

Goooner

£7 well spent if it keeps Corbyn out

Goooner

Don't think the EU allow you to reduce VAT do they? I'm sure I remember that being said at some point when it was suggested we reduce the rate on gas and electric.

Werewolfs

Hmmm, it's a tough one.

£7 or the destruction of the UK economy.....?

domtheone

I would have thought that some people on here were against giving their hard earned away.