Stormont Executive has choice to raise its own revenue, says Benn

Hilary Benn said the NI Executive had the choice to raise its own revenue (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Stormont Executive has the choice to raise its own funds to help alleviate financial pressures, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said.

Mr Benn said being in government is about making difficult choices as he highlighted that Northern Ireland has received a record settlement from Westminster.