Stormont party members have been reacting to the news that a general election will be held on 4 July
Political leaders across Northern Ireland have been reacting to the news that the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election for 4 July.
He said that the general election will "provide the people of Northern Ireland with a clear choice as to who they think is best placed to represent them and deliver the best outcomes for them". Constituency boundary changes - as well as the election happening during the summer parading season – could add to the unpredictability of this campaign."It has been a long time coming and finally presents a real opportunity for people to remove the failing Conservative government from power,” said Mrs Long.
"This is probably the first time I have ever agreed with Rishi Sunak on anything because, after 14 years, it really is time to get rid of the Tories. "We know Sinn Féin don't take their seats, but we do, so it's important that we are there to vote on behalf of Northern Ireland," he added.
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