Northern Ireland’s political leaders react to Liz Truss winning Tory leadership race

The transcript discusses the urgent need for policy changes by the British Prime Minister, focusing on economic relief through taxing energy companies and addressing the cost of living crisis. It emphasizes the importance of forming an executive to support individuals and businesses, and highlights the need for practical solutions to the Northern Ireland Protocol. The speaker calls for immediate action to prevent civil unrest and suffering, urging the government to prioritize Northern Ireland's neglected issues.

What does the speaker suggest as a priority for the British Prime Minister to address the cost of living crisis?

• Expand the healthcare system

• Increase military spending

• Tax big energy companies

• Reduce public transportation costs

According to the speaker, what has the Tory party failed to do during the cost of living crisis?

• Improve public transportation

• Increase educational funding

• Provide adequate support to workers and families

• Support international trade

What does the speaker believe is necessary to make the Northern Ireland Protocol work?

• A complete overhaul of the protocol

• Increased military presence

• A public referendum

• Practical solutions and negotiations with the EU

What does the speaker identify as a consequence of not forming an executive?

• Increased tourism

• Economic growth

• Civil unrest and public suffering

• Improved international relations

What does the speaker warn might happen if the current situation continues into winter?

• A boost in employment rates

• An increase in public protests

• A decrease in energy prices

• A rise in people going cold and hungry