Boris Johnson at Stormont Castle for meeting with NI's newly appointed leaders
He was greeted by DUP First Minister Arlene Foster and Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill outside Stormont Castle in Belfast.
The UK government made a series of financial promises as part of efforts to get the "New Decade, New Approach" agreement over the line. — Simon Coveney January 13, 2020 Ms Foster said she would "not put a figure" on how much money she will demand when she meets Mr Johnson. Asked whether the figure being asked for was up to £2 billion, the DUP leader said she was "not going to put a figure on it because I think it is important that we get the right figure".
"But since then the prime minister has been saying very clearly that he will ensure that there is unfettered access.
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