Sinn Féin is opposed to Tory cuts agenda

Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey speaking after today’s meeting of the Executive said; “Sinn Féin is fundamentally opposed to the austerity policies and cuts agenda of the British Tory Government. The Tory’s Welfare Reform Bill is unacceptable to us in its current form. We will seek to make fundamental changes to it in the Assembly. Without significant amendment we will vote against this legislation.”

Alex Maskey said:

“Sinn Féin is fundamentally opposed to the austerity policies and cuts agenda of the British Tory Government. They are bad for communities and they are bad for public services. They are targeted at the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our society.

“The electorate here rejected in overwhelming numbers the Tory agenda when it was put before them at the last election. It is clear that the British government intend to drive ahead with their welfare cuts agenda.

“Sinn Fein is opposed to this Bill in its current form. It is unacceptable to us and we will seek to make fundamental changes to it in the Assembly. Without significant amendment we will vote against this legislation.” ENDS