Closest matches to “Chancellor busts devolution myth”
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Replace the Protocol and restore devolution
DUP South Belfast MLA Edwin Poots says the Secretary of State may take whatever action he chooses, but insists devolution cannot be restored until the Protocol is replaced with arrangements unionists can support. He adds that the DUP is ready to take its case to the electorate in an election.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Secretary of State legislation extending Executive formation period and cutting MLA pay Original release: Replace the Protocol and restore devolution (opens in a new tab)
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Make the payment now – Lockhart
DUP MP Carla Lockhart backs the Consumer Council NI's call for the UK Government to issue the Energy Bill Support Scheme payment to Northern Ireland households immediately. She says the delay is politically motivated and that the Government could pay now.
Economy and employment Constitutional affairs Issue: £600 energy support payment delay in Northern Ireland Original release: Make the payment now – Lockhart (opens in a new tab)
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TUV strategy gives us Starmer, not Stormont - Brooks
DUP MLA David Brooks calls on the TUV to be clear about the destination its strategy would take unionism, arguing that its leader's refusal to rule out preferring Westminster power over Stormont on BBC Radio Ulster means its plan would hand power to Starmer's government. He says a collapse of…
Constitutional affairs Issue: TUV leader's comments on BBC Radio Ulster about Stormont and Westminster power Original release: TUV strategy gives us Starmer, not Stormont - Brooks (opens in a new tab)
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New approach to public finances needed: Lyons
DUP MLA for East Antrim and finance spokesperson Gordon Lyons says a new approach to Northern Ireland’s public finances is required, warning that restoring Stormont will not erase budget pressures and urging an honest review of the funding model.
Public finance and taxation Issue: Restoration of Stormont devolution and public finance pressures Original release: New approach to public finances needed: Lyons (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds – “recall stunt will not bring progress”
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says Sinn Féin's recall of the Assembly was a stunt and urges focus on replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol instead. She claims the Protocol is hurting health medicine supply, steel costs for infrastructure, transport and shop prices, and green energy tax breaks.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Assembly recall to nominate Speaker amid DUP boycott Original release: Dodds – “recall stunt will not bring progress” (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – “the Government knows what is needed”
The DUP, led by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP, says the Government knows what is needed on the Protocol after a meeting with the Prime Minister at Hillsborough Castle. It calls for action on promises made in New Decade, New Approach and says the Protocol makes powersharing impossible.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Prime Minister's Hillsborough Castle meeting with DUP delegation on the Protocol Original release: Sir Jeffrey – “the Government knows what is needed” (opens in a new tab)
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Donaldson - Protocol destroyed cross-community balance
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells the Foreign Press Association in London that Stormont has no solid foundation unless the Protocol is replaced with arrangements unionists can support. He says the Protocol has eroded cross-community balance and that devolved government cannot work without its…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Donaldson - Protocol destroyed cross-community balance (opens in a new tab)
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Wilson welcomes commitment by Treasury to make NI payments
DUP East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson welcomes the Chief Secretary to the Treasury’s pledge that Northern Ireland will receive the autumn energy‑support payment, saying the Chancellor confirmed every household will get it and praising the DUP’s role in shaping the funding.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Treasury commitment to NI energy support payment Original release: Wilson welcomes commitment by Treasury to make NI payments (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey – Government needs to focus on replacing the Protocol
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the Government must focus on replacing the Protocol with arrangements unionists can support before meeting the Secretary of State, warning there can be no stable Executive or Assembly until Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market is restored. He…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Sir Jeffrey – Government needs to focus on replacing the Protocol (opens in a new tab)
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Protocol is holding back devolution: Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds tells the Secretary of State that the Assembly and Executive cannot function while the Protocol stands, and rejects his plan to adjust MLA pay and delay energy payments as a route to restoring devolution.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Secretary of State's proposals to restore Stormont devolution Original release: Protocol is holding back devolution: Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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“DUP No Deal Prediction Despite Concessions Underpins Need for Stormont Reform” – Cllr Mullen
Aontú's Cllr Denise Mullen raises concerns over DUP MP Sammy Wilson's comments and says Stormont needs urgent reform. She calls for MLAs to lose salaries if they fail to work and for an end to any single party's ability to block the Assembly.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP MP Sammy Wilson's comments on a Brexit deal and no-deal prediction Original release: “DUP No Deal Prediction Despite Concessions Underpins Need for Stormont Reform” – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Sir Jeffrey: Protocol continues to undermine devolution
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP says the NI Protocol is still weakening devolved government at Stormont following Boris Johnson's departure, and calls for it to be removed. He urges the incoming Conservative leader to recognise that no unionist MLAs or MPs back the arrangement.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Boris Johnson resignation announcement July 2022 Original release: Sir Jeffrey: Protocol continues to undermine devolution (opens in a new tab)
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Prize for Protocol resolution is stable devolution
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says Boris Johnson must honour his commitments by restoring Northern Ireland's place in the UK Internal Market and replacing the Northern Ireland Protocol. He argues the Government's promised legislation must meet his seven tests, citing supermarket supply…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Government legislation to replace Northern Ireland Protocol and DUP seven tests Original release: Prize for Protocol resolution is stable devolution (opens in a new tab)
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Chancellor must move quickly to include NI in £400 energy payment…
DUP Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, East Antrim MLA, urges the Chancellor to bring Northern Ireland into the Treasury's £400 energy payment, proposing direct Treasury payments to local energy suppliers after a Belfast meeting. He also says tax cuts would have been a better route.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: Chancellor confirms energy cost payment does not require Stormont executive Original release: Chancellor must move quickly to include NI in £400 energy payment… (opens in a new tab)