@jacqui76 @wsw777 It’s blatantly clear the #Tories want out of #NI Their problem is Dublin is nowhere near ready to take over. #DUP unwittingly helping them by not being in #Stormont. I think DUP plan to stay out to the GE: big mistake for Unionism: we will get #JointAuthority and a move to more all-Ireland integration. I’m all for it: let the DUP be the ones to bring a #UI closer #irony @irelandpolitics @ukpolitics

@SongOfTheOss There is not a single body of fresh water in Northern Ireland in good condition, and hasn’t been for some years now. The vast majority of the pollution is caused by intensive agriculture - salmon rives, freshwater Pearl mussels rivers all damaged. Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for Belfast and is a vital bird migration stopover is full of blue/green algae. @ukpolitics @irelandpolitics #Stormont #DUP #ToryCriminalsUnfitToGovern

@marcas

I want #Stormont back. I would prefer that over any form of direct rule that the British have a role in. That means reforming Stormont to allow the parties that want to work, then it needs to happen.

If there isn't any sign of reform, then there is no point in bringing back Stormont. It means that SF/DUP can continue to hold this place to ransom. I would rather shut the place permanently. Let Dublin/London work away through the British/Irish Council.

We need to call the bluff of DUP

Now what do you think Plan B might be that Leo is talking about?😉

Direct Rule from London isn't happening especially after the last few election outcomes. The #DUP need to find away to get themselves back into #Stormont and quickly.

If they don't they aren't going to be in a position to hold this place to ransom ever again.

#WhatsPlanB

BBC News - Stormont stalemate: Irish PM calls for Plan B talks if autumn opportunity missed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66445450

For what it is worth - I have always believed that #NI politicians were the better option

However, if #Stormont isn't going to be reformed, to prevent either SF or DUP from collapsing the place. Then it is time to close the place for good. The MLA's are forced to go and get proper jobs which require you to actually work for their wage.

It is very clear the DUP aren't prepared to make this place work, when they aren't in charge. Take that option away.

Time for Joint Authority...

It appears not only are the #Tories missing in action at #Westminster, they are missing in action when it comes to holding the #DUP to account. CHH is letting the #DUP dictate when #Stormont returns. So he is their good little lap dog.

I thought Karen Bradley was the worse SoS we had but CHH is quickly taking her title.

BBC News - Stormont stalemate: Sinn Féin complains of 'no urgency' in UK government
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66252061

@vitaminsludge

Oh they are coming to terms with it! They know exactly what is waiting for them. Jeff knows he has to get back into #Stormont after the summer break or else.

He is very quiet as is most of the #DUP which means that they are preparing ground for the eventual and predictable return.

@harriettmb @irelandpolitics

I can't see that happening Harriett. The Irish Government will have to have a word - it will affect the Irish economy as well.

This might be the tough talk that the #DUP want to hear. Which would help them get back into #Stormont

The colonial overlord can't make decision which will hurt an independent sovereign country.

Plus how long will the #Tories be in power????

@SamanthaMalin

You won't get any argument from me about that Samantha!

The #DUP are struggling with the new reality that faces them in #ni

They desperately need a ladder to climb down, so they can sell it as a win, when they go back into #Stormont.

Which they will do because they have nowhere else to go!

@harriettmb @irelandpolitics

The next #GeneralElection might come sooner than they think!

Are the #DUP ready to face the electorate again, so soon after the local elections, that saw the #Unionist population not turn out to vote.

Also is #Jeff prepared to lose possibly 4 seats at WM to Sinn Féin & Alliance?

He needs #Stormont back and soon. It is the only place they have power if it isn't reformed.

@JohnLoader6 @harriettmb

Maybe at the start of the year John, I would have agreed. Now not so much - I am becoming more convinced that our local politicians aren't capable of governance. So shut #Stormont, #NI governed through the BIIC and prepare for change.

@harriettmb

You know that I agree with all of that Harriett.

I just wonder has this gone long enough and shutting the place for good is the only sensible option open to us.

What is the point of #Stormont now? Plus I suspect the Unionists won't exactly go out of their way to help it work, while Michelle is First Minister.

A couple more highlights from the #StormontClassicCarShow today: a very cool #Opel #GT and a lovely #MGA 😎

#transport #vehicle #vehicles #ClassicCars #vintage #sportscar #Stormont #StormontBuildings #StormontEstate #carshow #automotive #autoshow

It’s not a #CarShow in #NorthernIreland without at least one #DeLorean #DMC12 😎

#car #cars #ClassicCars #Stormont #StormontBuildings #StormontEstate #vehicles #buick #event #Belfast

So we went to #Stormont. All park and no politics.

Jeff's current stance the #DUP & their #Stormont boycott - 'show me the money'

There is nothing honourable about him. He is really is an #odious little man.

He is tainting all of us in #NI that we are all money grabbing, ranting and raving, flag waving idiots.

No wonder the opinion of #NI is so bad, when he is all that they see on their television.

https://bird.makeup/users/beltel/statuses/1661261652228993024

@harriettmb

He stood at front of #Stormont after the worse election result for #Unionism at a local election - they ran to stand still.

They are no longer the biggest party of local government, their biggest numbers of cllrs has been surpassed by #sinnfein

He still has enough front to issue a list of demands to get him to agree to go back to work. The man has an ego bigger than intelligence. I don't hold out much hope for CHH carrying out his threat!

Parliament Buildings, commonly known as Stormont because of its location in the Stormont Estate area of Belfast, is the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly. It previously housed the defunct Parliament of Northern Ireland
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Parliament Buildings, commonly known as Stormont because of its location in the Stormont Estate area of Belfast, is the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly. It previously housed the defunct Parliament of Northern Ireland
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#BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #NorthernIreland #Ireland #Stormont #Parliament #Assembly

It is about time that someone did something about the stalemate at #Stormont. There is no better #woman than Naomi Long for the job!

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