08/06/2022
Call For DUP To 'End Its Boycott' Of The NI Executive
Sinn Fein is urging the DUP to "end its boycott" of the NI Executive and to start putting money in people's pockets.
MP Paul Maskey made the call following the rise in gas prices announced by firmus Energy.
He said: "firmus have announced yet another rise in gas prices in the Belfast area from 1 July which will only pile even more pressure on people who are struggling.
"People need our help now. Infighting within the Tory party and giving cover to the DUP to block an Executive being formed will not cut it with people who cannot heat their homes.
"Sinn Féin is ready to form an Executive today to start putting money in the pockets of workers and families who simply cannot cope with another rise in prices.
"I would urge the DUP to listen to people, end the boycott of government and join with the rest of us to support people."
MP Paul Maskey made the call following the rise in gas prices announced by firmus Energy.
He said: "firmus have announced yet another rise in gas prices in the Belfast area from 1 July which will only pile even more pressure on people who are struggling.
"People need our help now. Infighting within the Tory party and giving cover to the DUP to block an Executive being formed will not cut it with people who cannot heat their homes.
"Sinn Féin is ready to form an Executive today to start putting money in the pockets of workers and families who simply cannot cope with another rise in prices.
"I would urge the DUP to listen to people, end the boycott of government and join with the rest of us to support people."
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