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Stormont Power-Sharing Breakthrough as Parties Agree Historic Cross-Community Budget

The five main parties at Stormont have agreed a three-year budget framework that prioritises healthcare and education investment across both communities.

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Stormont Power-Sharing Breakthrough as Parties Agree Historic Cross-Community Budget

All five main parties at Stormont have reached consensus on a three-year budget framework totalling £18.2 billion.

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