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DUP Rejects Funding Order Amid Political Tensions

1/22/2026

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Gavin Robinson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, says his party will not support the remedial order over funding for Troubles-era civil actions.
Gavin Robinson criticized the secretary of state for urging Northern Ireland to stay within budget.
Claire Hanna, leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, views the end of the immunity clause as restoring the rule of law.
Sorcha Eastwood, Alliance MP, supported the order to emphasize high standards.

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Gavin Robinson, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, says his party will not support the remedial order over funding for Troubles-era civil actions.
Gavin Robinson criticized the secretary of state for urging Northern Ireland to stay within budget.
Claire Hanna, leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, views the end of the immunity clause as restoring the rule of law.
Sorcha Eastwood, Alliance MP, supported the order to emphasize high standards.