‘There has been instability but that ends today’ – Keir Starmer says North will be in a better place under his government
Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and UK prime minister Keir Starmer at Stormont yesterday. Photo: PA
UK prime minister Keir Starmer placed a focus on preserving stability in Northern Ireland as he held talks with political leaders as part of his tour yesterday.
Mr Starmer met Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly early yesterday before holding meetings with delegations from the five main Stormont parties.
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