It is indeed time for grown up political priorities

After hearing finance minister Conor Murphy state that there is a shortage of £600 million pounds across all departments, I was impressed by the Ulster Unionist Party leader Steve Aiken MLA stating that it was time for “grown up politics” and that there was a need to prioritise health, education and infrastructure.

Philip Cole, Kilrea, By text message

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