21/02/2025 15:00
The Guardian
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spendingThe Democratic Unionist Party has described Sinn Fein’s decision to boycott a visit to Washington DC on St Patrick’s Day as “short-sighted” and “reckless”, PA reports.Earlier today, Sinn Fein’s leaders announced that they would not be attending an event at the White House in “a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza”.The fact that Sinn Fein’s decision to boycott the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Washington DC was announced in Dublin speaks volumes about where Northern Ireland sits as a priority for Sinn FeinThe DUP will be represented in DC for St Patrick’s events. We always use the opportunity to strengthen Northern Ireland’s economic and political ties with the United States, regardless of who occupies the White House. We will continue to engage with our partners in Washington, promoting Northern Ireland as a place to invest, work, and do business.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org. Continue reading...
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