'This is taxpayers’ money and if MLAs aren’t sitting then we need to make those decisions'
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said he will introduce legislation to cut MLA pay “fairly soon” if Stormont is not restored.
“I do require legislation to deal with that, but, yes, if Stormont is not back up and running soon, I think that is something we need to deal with and I will be looking to bring legislation in to deal with MLA pay, absolutely.” Sinn Fein secured a historic victory in last month’s Assembly elections, emerging as the largest party in Northern Ireland for the first time. However, the DUP has blocked attempts to restore the powersharing Stormont assembly or to form a Northern Ireland Executive as part of its protest against the protocol, which has created a trade border in the Irish Sea in order to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.
The UK Government has since introduced a Bill at Westminster that would empower ministers to unilaterally override much of the contentious post-Brexit trading regime it agreed with the EU in the withdrawal talks.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Brandon Lewis moves to cut MLA pay unless Stormont restored soonNorthern Ireland secretary says he will move to cut assembly members' pay if devolution is not restored at Stormont soon BrandonLewis
Weiterlesen »
Brandon Lewis moves to cut MLA pay unless Stormont restored soonNorthern Ireland secretary says he will move to cut assembly members' pay if devolution is not restored at Stormont soon BrandonLewis
Weiterlesen »
Johnson will lead Tories at next election, says Brandon LewisBrandon Lewis says the PM has the drive and enthusiasm to go on, despite growing criticism.
Weiterlesen »
Legacy: Law firm launches defamation case against Brandon LewisBelfast law firm KRWLaw is taking legal action over an article written by Northern Ireland Secretary BrandonLewis earlier this month
Weiterlesen »
'Boris Johnson is Boris Johnson': Minister defends PM after pledge not to changeNorthern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis has defended Boris Johnson's pledge not to 'psychologically transform' following two by-election defeats and the resignation of the Tory Party chairman.
Weiterlesen »
Boris Johnson 'right person' to lead Tories into next general election, says cabinet minister Brandon LewisThe Northern Ireland secretary throws his support behind the Tory leader, arguing he has 'zest and enthusiasm' to deliver, amid fresh criticism and plots to oust him after the Conservatives suffered two by-election defeats.
Weiterlesen »