The First Minister and deputy First Minister have spoken to new Prime Minister Keir Starmer, congratulating him on his election success.
Speaking after a phone-call with the Prime Minister, both Ministers said they took the opportunity to raise a number of key issues with him.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Today we had the opportunity to speak to the new Prime Minister. We discussed a number of critical issues including the challenging budget situation. We pressed upon him the urgent need for the British Government to put a proper funding model in place so that we can provide the public services our citizens deserve.”
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said: “We had a really constructive discussion with the new Prime Minister. We raised a number of key issues including the importance of investment to ensure fiscal stability for Northern Ireland. We also spoke about the benefits of a building a positive working relationship and strengthening the links between the NI Executive and the UK Government moving forward.”
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