Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“Felicity Huston’s criticisms of the Secretary of State are more than justified. They are also significant from someone who has close up knowledge of how government should work.
“The first duty of government is to govern. The clue is in the name. Yet, under Karen Bradley’s rudderless tenure of Hillsborough Castle we seen nothing but inaction and platitudes about restoring a system of failure.
“It is patently obvious we are not going to get government from Stormont – nor do I see any appetite to bring in the reforms that would make it workable – so, after two years it is time for the appointment of British ministers and the taking of necessary decisions. It is time we were governed!
“A question of pride in not wanting to admit the failure of Belfast Agreement devolution is no excuse for leaving the people of this part of the UK bereft of government. Get on with it Mrs Bradley!”