A first batch of replies has been received by Chris Heaton-Harris after he wrote to Stormont officials
The Secretary of State's office is refusing to publish papers received from Stormont civil servants on potential revenue-raising options for Northern Ireland.Domestic water charges, drug prescription charges and raising university tuition fees are expected to be among the options floated with the Northern Ireland secretary.
SDLP Stormont leader Matthew O'Toole said there is "no reasonable argument to keep the advice hidden". Senior civil servants have been left running departments since Stormont power-sharing collapsed last year when the DUP walked out in protest against Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol. There had previously been speculation a breakthrough could emerge before the beginning today of Westminster's six-week summer recess.
From the Northern Ireland Protocol to other thorny issues inside Stormont and exclusive interviews - we’ve got you covered.But the DUP has continued to raise concerns over trade barriers with Great Britain under the Protocol, as well as the Windsor Framework deal agreed in March in a bid to address issues.
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