Starmer Visit ‘Raises Expectations’ He Will Act on High Fuel Costs – Sinn Fein

Politicians in North of Ireland press Starmer on fuel costs

As Keir Starmer visited the North of Ireland on 12 March, local politicians laid bare the impact of rising fuel costs. Many in the North use heating oil and this has seen disproportionate price rises following the US / Israeli attacks on Iran. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald T.D led a party delegation to meet with Starmer. She was accompanied by deputy leader Michelle O’Neill MLA, and Pat Cullen MP. McDonald said: As we approach the thirtieth…

Starmer visit ‘raises expectations’ he will act on high fuel costs – Sinn Fein

‘We’ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said. Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Northern Ireland has “raised expectations” that he will act on the high cost of fuel, the Sinn Fein leader has said. Mary Lou McDonald said the cost of living was the main topic discussed during a “very forthright” meeting with Sir Keir in Belfast on Thursday. He was meeting with the political leaders at Stormon…

Starmer warns heating oil firms as he visits Belfast over cost-of-living pressures

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer Families across Northern Ireland who rely on heating oil to warm their homes could see stronger protections against price hikes, as the Prime Minister visits Belfast today, Thursday 12 March, to warn companies against profiteering. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is using the visit on Thursday to send what Downing Street describes as a “strong message” to heating oil suppliers that prices must be fair, transparent and…