Stormont’s decision to impose lockdown needs to be debated by MLAs and then put to a vote

A decision by the executive does not provide the democratic accountability for such an action.

This decision needs to be debated in Stormont and put to a vote.

To accept this decision without a vote is a derogation of the duty of MLAs to represent their constituents.

Dominic Gallagher, Glenavy Antrim

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