Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has urged the British government to provide further assistance to those struggling with the escalating fuel crisis.

The Newry and Armagh MP's comments follow support from Sinn Féin MPs for a cross-party letter addressed to the British Prime Minister, which advocates for a temporary and immediate reduction in fuel costs across Northern Ireland. Mr Hughes said: "The British Prime Minister must step up and deliver urgent, meaningful support to tackle soaring energy costs driven by Israeli – US attacks on Iran.

"Families, households, and businesses across the north are under severe and growing pressure.

"While the British government can find billions for weapons and warfare, workers and families here are being left behind to shoulder the burden of rising costs alone. That is unacceptable.

"We need a strong, united voice from across all parties to demand immediate intervention.

"Sinn Féin MPs have joined with other MPs from the north to press this case, calling for decisive action to cut fuel prices to ease the strain on our communities."