NI Leaders Urge Chancellor for Enhanced Funding Model

Stormont officials stress the need for fair funding, rejecting 'begging bowl' narrative in meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and other NI leaders met Chancellor Rachel Reeves to advocate for a fairer funding model for Northern Ireland.
O’Neill criticized past Conservative policies for damaging public services and urged Labour to change its approach.
Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald highlighted a £767 million overcommitment and stressed the need for urgent action to balance the budget.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly emphasized that Northern Ireland taxpayers deserve properly funded public services.
NI leaders also called for the reversal of the decision to means-test the winter fuel allowance for pensioners.