SDLP attempts to recall the Assembly to discuss the failure of the Executive to meet have floundered after the UUP declined to support the move. This will leave the SDLP short of the 30 signatures they require. UUP leader Sir Reg Empey explained its rejection was on largely practical grounds.
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“UUP leader Sir Reg Empey explained its rejection was on largely practical grounds.”
Apparently, much like the response to this topic, because no gives a flying “F”!