The SDLP intends to propose a change to the process of appointing a Speaker in Stormont in a bid to move the assembly beyond the stall that has prevented it from fully functioning for more than half a year
THE SDLP INTENDS to propose a change to the process of appointing a Speaker in Stormont in a bid to move the assembly beyond the stall that has prevented it from fully functioning for more than half a year.
The SDLP is propose changes to the process for the appointment of a Speaker to try to allow the position-holder to be approved by a two-thirds majority instead of the current one-party veto. “Unfortunately, it appears highly likely that the DUP will continue to prioritise its cynical party-political wrecking strategy which has left people here without a functioning Assembly or Executive since last year – at least for the foreseeable future,” he said.
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