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    UK and Ireland praise Stormont leaders for backing cohesion amid political shock

    by David Young Mar 31, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Northern Ireland’s political parties have been praised by the UK and Irish governments for emphasising the need for stability following the shock resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

    Sir Jeffrey quit as DUP leader on Friday after being charged with several historical sexual offences.

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have since given reassurances over the future of the recently-revived powersharing institutions.

    Speaking on Sunday, Ms O’Neill said that “now more than ever, what we need to see is cohesion”.

    “My priority as First Minister

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