The DUP has remained tight-lipped on speculation of internal discontent over the handling of discussions with Downing Street on Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol.
An adviser to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travelled to Northern Ireland some days before his visit last week to brief DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, according to reports.
There is speculation of disquiet within the DUP over John Bew meeting with some party officers during his trip but not others.
