Naomi Long MLA @naomi_long@respublicae.eu
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@Double_Speak812 Nope. I called for the pay cut even though we're ready and willing to do all of our jobs.
I simply want government restored with no further delay.
If you still think Leave was a good idea given the state of the UK economy and politics, I can't help you. But we did leave.
@MakeNifree @KennyRoss93 @Simon4NDorset It already does. Abstentionism MPs are not paid.
@jdbrobinson You clearly don't understand either our position on the protocol or what "ransom politics" means.
@Unionist_Mike They don't. They're barred from receiving a salary.
@LorenBonner11 I called for the cut despite the fact that my colleagues and I will suffer for the intransigence of others. Again.
@Carolin55162028 It is still being pursued by @StephenFarryMP with the Ministers in charge.
@GeraldinBelfast @Simon4NDorset And wr did not whisper. We said the same things as now regarding reform, abuse of the institutions and lack of sustainability. Peolle have selective memory.
@GeraldinBelfast @Simon4NDorset No, highlighting how his taunting and insulting of Irish speakers made it harder to get restoration.
@littlewarrior My expenses pay my staff. They do not benefit me financially.
I'm quite happy to comment: I called for the pay cut.
Wanting a permanent solution isn't opposition to the Bill.
@Carolin55162028 Agreed, which is why we raised it weeks ago with Govt.
It would be nice to see the same urgency applied to the Govt's negotiations with the EU on the Protocol and to reform of the institutions to end ransom politics for good.
RT @BelTel: Legislation to cut Stormont MLA salaries will be fast-tracked through House of Commons
@Simon4NDorset The DUP is the *only* party preventing restoration of the Executive.
Your Govt is the only party with power to resolve the impasse by resolving the protocol or reforming the institutions.
We're all paying the price for lack of progress on either front.
Try to be accurate, pls.
RT @PaulaJaneB: My thoughts are with the families of the deceased. I hope the Review into their loved-ones treatment provides some comfort & unanswered questions.
Along w/ my @allianceparty colleague @DannyDonnelly1 I am mtg w/ @RCPhysicians this morning to discuss this & their work in our HSC.
@JENNY_MOR @BelTel The maximum sentence for rape can be life. The issue isn't the sentences available; it's whether they are used.
Sentencing is a complex area for the judiciary. There are a range of factors that they have to consider in reaching a final sentence. They are also independent of DoJ.
@JENNY_MOR @BelTel You can write to the Director of Public Prosecutions, who can, in certain circumstances, appeal a sentence against undue leniency.
RT @allianceparty: With our health and social care service in crisis, it's absolutely unacceptable that we're being prevented from doing all we can to address the pressures it's under, says Alliance Health spokesperson @PaulaJaneB
We need reform and restoration of the Executive.
Listen here:
RT @PatriciaOLynn: Great to attend @QUBelfast’s Riddel Hall for a conference of expert speakers e outlining the case for raising NI’s minimum age of criminal responsibility.
@ChildLawCentre, @VOYPIC, @IncludeYouth, @niacro & @ChildRightsQUB
@allianceparty
Delighted to attend the premiere of @IrishFA film #ThisIsWhyWeDance, charting the journey of the senior women's team and fans in Euro2022, in @StrandArtsCentr with @PMcReynoldsMLA. Inspirational film of an amazing team and journey. Even grabbed a photo with Captain @marissac_17!
RT @SuzyJourno: David Holden is the first former soldier in 23 years to be convicted of a Troubles crime while on duty in NI. Some witch hunt. He shot an unarmed man walking to a football match in the back. His conviction isn't a conspiracy, it's justice.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/suzanne-breen/aidan-mcanespie-conviction-of-david-holden-is-no-witch-hunt-its-justice-in-action-42176198.html
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