She also sharply criticised the Conservative Government over its controversial Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill. Ms O’Neill said a devolved Government was needed to set a budget to assist families and workers struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. “The political cover by the Tories must be robustly challenged. The Good Friday Agreement must be both applied and upheld in full.” “The continued stand-off by the DUP who are denying the public the democratic representation and leadership they are entitled to cannot continue. “I will tell politicians, diplomats and business leaders that the majority of people voted for change, and there is a strong commitment from a majority of newly elected MLAs and Assembly parties to work together and make politics work so we can deliver for the whole community. Speaking ahead of her trip to Washington, she said: “Having travelled to Brussels, Dublin and London since our historic election in May, this is my first visit to Washington where I will emphasise the value of the relationship with the United States who remain a critical partner for peace and progress. Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly elections and Ms O’Neill would be in line to become First Minister if the DUP dropped its boycott of the devolved institutions. Unionists and loyalists are enraged at trade arrangements that have resulted in new checks on goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and have demanded that the UK Government introduce changes.Ī contentious Bill that would empower ministers to override aspects of the arrangements is currently moving through its stages at Westminster.
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