DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he has faced threats for engaging with the UK Government as part of efforts to restore powersharing.The MP for Lagan Valley also urged others in the wider unionist movement against opposing a deal that has yet to be agreed.His remarks came after Conservative former Northern Ireland secretary Julian Smith suggested the DUP has negotiated a "very good deal" on issues around post-Brexit trade arrangements.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he has faced threats for engaging with the UK Government as part of efforts to restore powersharing.The MP for Lagan Valley also urged others in the wider unionist movement against opposing a deal that has yet to be agreed.His remarks came after Conservative former Northern Ireland secretary Julian Smith suggested the DUP has negotiated a "very good deal" on issues around post-Brexit trade arrangements.