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Education Minister Urges Patience as £350m Offer Rejected

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 8:57 AM UTC · How we work

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Sir Chris Bryant offered £350 million per year for three years at Stormont.
Executive parties rejected it, saying the contribution must rise to balance Stormont’s books this year.
Education Minister Paul Givan said he is confident a revised offer will arrive Friday.
Givan added he doubts the offer will fully resolve the Stormont budget deadlock.
Givan urged the executive not to be rushed into signing a financial deal.

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Sir Chris Bryant offered £350 million per year for three years at Stormont.
Executive parties rejected it, saying the contribution must rise to balance Stormont’s books this year.
Education Minister Paul Givan said he is confident a revised offer will arrive Friday.
Givan added he doubts the offer will fully resolve the Stormont budget deadlock.
Givan urged the executive not to be rushed into signing a financial deal.