Mary Lou McDonald was speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin's manifesto for the UK general election.
A new UK government after the general election must bring a "step change" in how Northern Ireland is funded, Sinn Féin's leader has said.
Ms McDonald said that "Tory austerity" has hit Northern Ireland "so badly" and it continues to be underfunded by the UK Treasury. The party has instead encouraged voters in these constituencies to support “progressive parties who will reject Tory cuts".Delivering flagship Northern Ireland Executive projects such as expanding Ulster University's Magee campus, building the A5 and A6 roads, and redeveloping Belfast's Casement Park GAA stadium.
Develop an "all-Ireland national health service", a sustainable housing system and affordable childcare.Sinn Féin MPs do not take their seats in the House of Commons because of the party's policy of abstentionism.Sinn Féin is also the main opposition party in the Republic of Ireland.
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