‘Northern Ireland works best’ when the both governments in step to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
Struck by London and Brussels earlier this year, the Windsor Framework pact sought to reduce the red tape on goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK while maintaining dual market access.
After her meeting with Mr Varadkar, Sinn Féin first minister designate Michelle O’Neill said “public patience is wearing thin” with the DUP. She said she agreed with the Taoiseach that the British and Irish governments need to be working together to revive the Executive. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said his party continues to engage with the British government regarding the Stormont impasse. Photograph: Rebecca Black/PA
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said she is concerned that the window to restore the powersharing institutions before a UK general election is closing.
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