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N. Ireland's Unionists Say Talks With UK Gov't Going Well, Hope for Success

© REUTERS / Phil NobleThe leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Arlene Foster, and the Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds, stand on the steps of 10 Downing Street before talks with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, in central London, Britain June 13, 2017
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Arlene Foster, and the Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds, stand on the steps of 10 Downing Street before talks with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, in central London, Britain June 13, 2017 - Sputnik International
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The Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is in successful negotiations with the UK government, and hopes to bring this work to a successful conclusion, DUP leader Arlene Foster said Tuesday after meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Arlene Foster addresses journalists in Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 9, 2017 - Sputnik International
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) On Thursday, the United Kingdom held a snap general election, which was called by Theresa May in order to unify the parliament ahead of the Brexit negotiations with Brussels. The election has resulted in a hung parliament after the Conservatives lost majority in the House of Commons. However, the Conservative Party announced the composition of the cabinet amid talks with the (DUP) that could allow May's party to form the majority with it.

"Discussions are going well with the government and we hope soon to be able to bring this work to a successful conclusion," Foster said in a tweet.

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