Karin Smyth
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(7 years, 2 months ago)
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James Brokenshire
I agree with my hon. Friend on the intent that we must have and the approach to be taken. Clearly, we will do all that we can to support the parties in the days ahead. The time for action is now. I stress that we are seeing engagement between the DUP and Sinn Féin. I have been encouraged by the nature of the intensive engagement that they have shown, but agreement has not been reached. A high number of issues remain outstanding and we must focus on finding that resolution and seeing devolved government restored.
Karin Smyth (Bristol South) (Lab)
The Prime Minister has been making phone calls, but does she have a date in her diary to make an extended visit to Northern Ireland?