First part of the DUP deal funds goes to Health & Education

The Secretary of State has announced the first part of the DUP deal will go to Health & Education, the amount will come to £50 million.

From the BBC

The announcement was made as Mr Brokenshire brought a Northern Ireland budget before the House of Commons.

The secretary of state told MPs that civil servants can decide how to spend the extra £50m earmarked for health and education.

Here is the DUP Deputy Leader;

 

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