Naomi Long MLA @naomi_long@respublicae.eu

@stephenhenry127 @Basil04013438 @chhcalling No, let's stick with my words and not other ones that don't reflect what I said.

Reform has already happened, more than once, at the behest of Unionism. It's not "rewriting" any of the principles, but ensuring we deliver what the GFA promised in Strand 1: fuctioning devolution.

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@BT927PP @chhcalling We proposed it then, too.

And we aren't arguing to exclude anyone: their right to be in government remains. They'd be excluding themselves.

We want all parties working together.

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@cl26865429 @chhcalling The difference is that SF's abstentionism doesn't prevent Parliament or Government functioning: the show goes on without them.

For real equality, absentionists here (DUP or SF) shouldn't be able to block the Executive/Assembly proceeding, which is our proposal.

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RT @KateNicholl: https://donation.dec.org.uk/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal

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RT @KateNicholl: In a show of solidarity with the thousands devastated by the earthquakes in Turkey & Syria, I've asked MLA colleagues to join with me at an event on 15 Feb in Parliament Buildings, to honour the victims & support DEC Appeal to scale up their response & reach more people in need.

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RT @micky_murray: If you’re watching @bbctheview and interested in the @allianceparty proposals on addressing the crisis in our health system, which @PaulaJaneB referenced, you can find them here - https://www.allianceparty.org/fightingfitwinterpressures?locale=en

#BBCTheView

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@mgtruth Depressing.

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RT @MichelleGuy4: Totally on top of her brief 👏

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RT @decappeal: Devastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria. DEC charities and local partners are already working with locally-led relief efforts. Please donate now.

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@NornEye @Titter_of_wit @allianceparty Except we aren't. We voted against it.

We want an agreed resolution between the UK/EU, for NI's benefit.

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@Titter_of_wit Well aware of how it works. The issue is that Jeffrey acknowledges a solution would never be found in the courts: surely finding a solution should be the priority of a politician?

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RT @k9sarni: 𝐊9 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐍𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐲

Our USAR personnel and USAR Dogs will deploy to Tur…

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@AndyBelfast @rjpark @chhcalling @europarl_en There's a lot of answers, just maybe not the ones you want.

But happy to chat again - enjoy your evening.

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@AndyBelfast @rjpark @chhcalling @europarl_en I'm not. I disagree with it, but Brexit happened: you're ignoring it has consequences.

Ultimately, the protocol was an attempt to deal with those. It was the will of the UK Parliament, and as a unionist, you have to accept that.

Catch you later.

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@AndyBelfast @batsy09 @KGPorts @chhcalling You can roll it in glitter, though 😉

Seriously though, we aren't polishing the proverbial: we're identifying structural flaws and addressing them. Unionists backed this position until they collapsed the structures...

I don't want any party excluded: I want us working together.

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RT @mlchealth: A father’s fight for justice - following a fresh inquest into his daughter Claire’s death - Alan Roberts says they’re more determined than ever that those responsible for coverup are held to account. #hyponatraemia @BBCNewsNI

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@GarethRoberts0 @edwinpootsmla @Tracybelfast1 @Joanne_Bunting @paulfrewDUP @trevorclarkeMLA @PaulaJaneB @SorchaEastwood @BeattieDoug @flahertycom @PatSheehanMLA @GildernewColm @CaralNiChuilin @GerryCarrollPBP @JimAllister Met your dad recently in the shops. He's an absolute gent, and your family's commitment to seeking justice for Claire is inspirational.

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@AndyBelfast @rjpark @chhcalling @europarl_en Have to head on, but happy to pick this up another time.

Take care.

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@AndyBelfast @rjpark @chhcalling @europarl_en I'm realistic and pragmatic about this: we want solutions that let NI flourish.

But we need to be realistic about what the limitations are about that and know a good deal when we see one.

The danger is that some politicians are pursuing a deal that just doesn't exist.

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@AndyBelfast @rjpark @chhcalling @europarl_en And what we have now isn't a hard border: however, I voted against it because it is unweildy and bureaucratic. I think that can be addressed, but some checks/barriers will still exist. We need to minimise them.

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