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Stormont ministers call for urgent meeting with prime minister

Stormont ministers call for urgent meeting with prime minister
BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 13 August 2026, 17:06 UTC 1 min read
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In a joint letter, ministers repeat their calls for a "fair funding envelope to enable transformation" and support the delivery of public services.

In a joint letter, ministers repeat their calls for a "fair funding envelope to enable transformation" and support the delivery of public services.
Stormont (ORG)
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