Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will be at Stormont on Monday morning.
Sir Keir Starmer will meet Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly as he continues his tour of the UK.He will be at Stormont on Monday morning as he begins his first full week in office, ahead of travelling to the Nato summit in Washington on Tuesday.
He is likely to face questions about funding for cash-strapped public services in Northern Ireland as well as coming under pressure from Ms O’Neill to commit to funding the redevelopment of the Casement Park stadium, which has been earmarked to host Euro 2028 matches. The Prime Minister said he was seeking an “immediate reset” of the relationship between the Westminster Government and devolved nations as he announced his UK tour.
His new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn made his first visit to the region since being appointed at the weekend. He added: “I welcome the commitment from the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State that the election outcome again reaffirms support for our place within the United Kingdom and that this new government intends to treat all parts and regions of the Kingdom with respect.DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he would use his meeting with the PM to raise the issue of funding for public services
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