'We will continue to protect the most vulnerable in our society' - Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy

The transcript discusses the impact of Tory policies on public services, the need to elect a speaker to restore the assembly, the Windsor framework, and the DUP's role in government. It highlights the effects of austerity and the necessity for financial support for public services. The discussion also covers the prospects of returning to Stormont and ongoing political negotiations.

What is one of the main criticisms of the Tory government's policies as discussed in the first section?

• They prioritize education over healthcare.

• They offer lucrative contracts and tax breaks to the wealthy.

• They provide excessive support to public services.

• They focus too much on environmental issues.

What is a key step mentioned in the second section to get the assembly back to work?

• Electing a speaker for the assembly.

• Electing a new Prime Minister.

• Increasing taxes on the wealthy.

• Reducing public sector wages.

According to the second section, what is the DUP's stance on the Windsor framework?

• They have ignored it completely.

• They have fully supported it.

• They are still holding out.

• They have proposed an alternative framework.

What financial challenge is highlighted in the third section?

• Surplus budget leading to unnecessary spending.

• Overfunding of the education sector.

• Austerity policies leading to cuts in public services.

• Excessive government spending on public services.

What is the urgency mentioned in the third section regarding the return to Stormont?

• To delay the Windsor framework.

• To increase taxes on the wealthy.

• To respect the outcome of the last election.

• To implement new austerity measures.