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Jonathan McCambridge

Archibald accuses Benn of ‘blatant disregard’ for communities in NI

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald criticised a speech delivered by Hilary Benn in Belfast (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

A Sinn Fein minister has accused Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn of showing a “blatant disregard” for communities in the region after he challenged the Stormont Executive to reform public services.

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said through his comments, Mr Benn has become an “apologist for a Tory austerity agenda”.

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