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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan McCambridge

Parts of Treasury review ‘absolutely preposterous’, says Little-Pengelly

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly criticised the findings (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

Some of the findings of a Treasury review into Stormont finances are “absolutely preposterous”, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said.

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been sharply critical of the Treasury exercise which stated that Stormont ministers could make decisions which would unlock up to £3.3 billion in additional spending power each year to assist with its challenging financial situation.

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