Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What recent discussions he has had with party leaders on the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

Tabled: 9 January 2024Answered: 17 January 2024

Asked by

Catherine West

LabourHornsey and Friern Barnet

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

Obviously I will tread carefully in answering this question, Mr Speaker, for the very reasons that you set out at the beginning of this session. It is very important, first and foremost, that in all cases, including the particularly difficult case that the Speaker mentioned earlier, the police and prosecutors are able to do their difficult job. All of us in this House have a choice to make, including both candidates to be the next Tory leader. They can either support the police in their difficult task or they can undermine the police in their difficult task. I know which side I am on.