The biggest workers’ strike in Northern Ireland in half a century took place on January 24, with protesters holding placards and banners calling for the DUP to be sent to Rwanda and expressing anger over the lack of a devolved government for almost two years. The DUP had boycotted the executive in protest over Brexit arrangements. However, just days after the strike, the DUP announced a return to Stormont pending a deal with Downing Street. The health crisis in Northern Ireland has worsened over the past two years, with waiting lists at an all-time high and healthcare staff leaving in large numbers. Despite the potential funding and plan implementations, easy fixes are not expected.
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Northern Ireland’s doctors are relieved as Stormont is set to return—but will funds go far enough?
