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09/11/2016
Brexit Secretary Hosts First Meeting Of Devolved Administrations
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have attend a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council in London to discuss the UKs Brexit strategy.
The meeting, chaired by Brexit Secretary David Davis, is the first to feature all three of the UKs devolved administrations, including Scotland and Wales.
Speaking after the meeting, First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said: "Our attendance today sends out a clear signal that we are determined to work together to champion the interests of the people we represent.
"We have received assurances from the Prime Minister down that the Northern Ireland Executive will be fully represented in the negotiating process. We will ensure that those promises are honoured.
"We will continue to take every opportunity to re-iterate our agreed priorities and to emphasise the unique nature of our situation."
(MH)
The meeting, chaired by Brexit Secretary David Davis, is the first to feature all three of the UKs devolved administrations, including Scotland and Wales.
Speaking after the meeting, First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said: "Our attendance today sends out a clear signal that we are determined to work together to champion the interests of the people we represent.
"We have received assurances from the Prime Minister down that the Northern Ireland Executive will be fully represented in the negotiating process. We will ensure that those promises are honoured.
"We will continue to take every opportunity to re-iterate our agreed priorities and to emphasise the unique nature of our situation."
(MH)
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