THE Conservative party completed their deal with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist party to support their minority government but Stroud political parties have had a mixed reaction to the news.

It was announced today that negotiations between Theresa May and DUP leader Arlene Foster have been successful and they have come to an agreement.

The centre-piece of the deal is an extra one billion pounds for Northern Ireland, the money will be used to boost the region’s economy and invest in new infrastructure, health, education and other sectors.

Mrs Foster said that the funding would "address the unique circumstances" of Northern Ireland.

Stroud Labour MP David Drew is concerned about the Northern Ireland peace process and a possible return to the troubles, he said: "I always worry when smaller parties have so much power that the government kowtows to them - this is dangerous for democracy, but as importantly it imperils the peace in Northern Ireland."

The Green Party in Stroud said: "It'll be interesting to see where the extra billion pounds has come from and why other regions have not had additional funding."

With national Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley saying: "The coalition of cruelty deal has now been signed and the Tory Government stumbles on for another day."

Cllr Debbie Young (Con, Chalford) said: "I am very pleased that the Conservatives have been able to enter into a confidence and supply agreement with the DUP.

"This means that the business of Government will be able to continue with certainty over budget matters and will allow stability over a full term of Parliament with the knowledge there is a majority.

"On other matters the DUP will vote as it sees fit as do the other parties.

"This is not a coalition and the DUP will continue to sit on the Opposition benches.

"I am sure the other political parties and the 'Prime Minister in waiting' will be disappointed by this outcome, however it is right that the party with the most votes and seats becomes the Government."