New Windsor

Mr Wood admitted the new Windsor Framework controls on the movement of goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain had "caused problems" for the shipyard, but he added "we are all about getting on with the job".

The secretary of state was speaking after the first day of the new Windsor Framework arrangements came into force.

She added that the visit came in light of the new Windsor Framework which she "fully supports".

Last night she suggested the new Windsor Framework opens up the possibility of such a deal.

The Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has indicated that MPs could get a vote on the new Windsor Framework within the next three weeks.