The PM says the legislation is 'better than what went before,' as it faces legal challenges.
Northern Ireland has been without a functioning power-sharing government since February 2022,
But he added: "I don't think anyone thought the previous system was working well for anybody so we have tried to put in place a system which is better, which will get people the information they need and the justice they deserve while keeping in compliance with our international obligations". He added the Windsor Framework he negotiated with the EU removed the "first stumbling block" to an Executive being formed".
He said the government has stepped into support the people of Northern Ireland with "considerable" extra funding and he added bringing down inflation was the best way to help families deal with the cost of living crisis.It was a robust defence of his record in Northern Ireland.
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