McDonnell to focus on restoring devolution

Newly elected South Belfast MP Dr Alasdair McDonnell said getting devolved government up and running again would be one of his chief priorities.

Newly elected South Belfast MP Dr Alasdair McDonnell said getting devolved government up and running again would be one of his chief priorities.

He said: “People want an end to direct rule. They want to control their own affairs and it beholds us all to make sure this happens as quickly as possible.”

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