Today I have introduced a Bill to create more time for Parties to work together and return to government. An election in the coming weeks will not be helpful or welcome for people in Northern Ireland.
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RT @NIOgov: The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill will extend the period for Executive Formation by one year, to 18 January 2024.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/secretary-of-state-legislates-to-extend-executive-formation-period
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We are working hard to resolve the problems caused by the Protocol and want to see an agreed solution with the EU.
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The restoration of the Executive, in line with the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, remains my top priority. I will continue to do everything I can to help the NI Parties work together to make that happen.
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@chhcalling What about the other key provisions of the GFA: the East/ West dimension and consent?
Solve those and reinstate Northern Ireland to its rightful place in the UK. Stormont would then automatically re-form.
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