DUP to act in "best interests" of Northern Ireland

The DUP has said the party will act in the best interests of Northern Ireland and will take any decision to leave the Northern Ireland Executive "very carefully".

Deputy party leader Nigel Dodds was speaking as senior members of the party met with Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers.

On Wednesday, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) said it intended to leave the Executive.