WALES could be short changed as a consequence of a UK Government agreement to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland, a Labour backbencher warned. Alun Davies, who represents Blaenau Gwent, welcomed the deal between UK ministers and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland. The deal is set to unlock a £3.3bn financial package from Westminster for Northern Ireland. Mr Davies said: “We need to understand what the new needs-based formula is for Northern Ireland, and how it will affect the ongoing funding. “It’s a good day for devolution, particularly for people in Northern Ireland, who have been crying out for the restoration of the devolved government and, indeed, Stormont.

Source: The Herald February 06, 2024 16:22 UTC