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The DUP sounds like they’re onboard, as well they might be, given the power the proposals would effectively grant them. 
I would be *astonished* if the Irish govt can be seen to go along with something which basically allows the DUP to pull NI out of regulatory arrangements as it likes. It’s essentially a diluted time limited backstop.
If the Assembly falls apart (reminder: it’s not sat for years) hard border is default. There’s no safety net. That’s exactly what the backstop was there to prevent.
