Michelle O'Neill comments on Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister

Commenting on Andy Burnham becoming British Prime Minister, Leas-Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O'Neill said: "I wish Andy Burnham well on becoming leader of the British Labour Party and stand ready to work constructively with him.

"A different approach is needed from the British Government.

"Successive British governments have implemented policies that have been catastrophic for ordinary people.

"They have cut vital public services, deepened inequalities, and left families struggling through a cost of living crisis while a small elite continues to accumulate enormous wealth.

"I look forward to meeting with Andy Burnham when he takes up the role as British Prime Minister.

"I will make the case for fair funding for public services, action on the cost of living crisis, and full respect for our democratic right to determine our own future here on the island of Ireland.

"The interests of all the people of Ireland will be best served when we have full control of our own affairs in a new and united Ireland."