Louise Haigh responds to circuit breaker restrictions announced for Northern Ireland

Louise Haigh MP, Labour’s Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary, commenting on the ‘circuit-breaker’ restrictions announced by the Northern Ireland Executive, said:

“The Executive have taken decisive action to halt the frightening rise in cases in Northern Ireland.

The Prime Minister now needs to honour the promise he made to communities across Northern Ireland, and urgently deliver the financial support he pledged. Businesses and workers must not lose out because of the sacrifices we all need to make to get this virus back under control, and protect our NHS.”

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Notes to editors

In a round of regional interviews on 2nd October, the Prime Minister pledged extra resources to Northern Ireland if they announced a ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown.