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07/07/2023
People Of NI Must Not Be Collateral In 'DUP Punishment Budget'
The Alliance Party has called on the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, to not use the people of Northern Ireland as collateral in his "DUP punishment budget".
MLA Nuala McAllister made the call after it was revealed that the PSNI is facing a £38 million gap in its budget, which she said would lead to "reduced visibility, accessibility and slower response times".
The North Belfast MLA said: "The Chief constable has told me that their major worries revolve around a much-reduced police presence and fewer neighbourhood police officers who have been critical in the police building and maintaining confidence in the police.
"The last thing the people of NI need right now is reduced confidence in the PSNI. It’s imperative that the Secretary of State stops using the people of NI as collateral in their DUP punishment budget."
MLA Nuala McAllister made the call after it was revealed that the PSNI is facing a £38 million gap in its budget, which she said would lead to "reduced visibility, accessibility and slower response times".
The North Belfast MLA said: "The Chief constable has told me that their major worries revolve around a much-reduced police presence and fewer neighbourhood police officers who have been critical in the police building and maintaining confidence in the police.
"The last thing the people of NI need right now is reduced confidence in the PSNI. It’s imperative that the Secretary of State stops using the people of NI as collateral in their DUP punishment budget."
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