This will strengthen the commission’s immediate and future work. In the meantime, the current commissioners have my full backing.

I have considered the commission’s response to that ruling and, while I am satisfied that the issues raised are being taken seriously and progress is being made, I have decided that an independent review is needed to provide assurance on…

The commission simply can’t function without respect from all communities.

We need to make sure that Stormont gets to a budget, a settled budget. Not just for this year, because I’m bored with this kind of sticking plaster issue of, we pour a little bit more cash in every year when there are troubles - we need to…

It's about getting answers for families, all sorts of different kinds of families, from the nationalist and the loyalist community, from families who worked or who had loved ones who were killed in the RUC or as part of Operation Banner,"…

I very much want to get it onto the statute book."

I am committed to working collaboratively with ministers in Dublin to foster joint cooperation, uphold the Good Friday Agreement and deliver on the commitments on legacy that both governments have made under the Joint Framework," he said.

I want to ensure the Bill helps as many people impacted by the Troubles as possible get the answers they have long sought, and commands the confidence of those affected - including those who served bravely to protect law and order."

Quite a few politicians from Northern Ireland have already raised with me, 'are you coming with a cheque book?', and actually I am coming with a bit of a checklist of things I want to get sorted and done.

I have already had the briefest of conversations with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds), and I want to pursue some of those conversations so we get to a long-lasting settlement. I want to keep the show on the road.

I am not expecting us to be making decisions, I am in very much listening mode. We have two ears and one mouth for good reason.

Jim I look forward to working with you for a strong Northern Ireland in a strong United Kingdom.

We need to make sure that every young person sees an economic opportunity for themselves in Northern Ireland, and for their family.

I want to be very clear from the outset: my door will be open to all parties and all communities.

Our focus is simple: maintaining political stability, promoting economic growth, and making sure devolved government delivers for people in their everyday lives.

Huge thanks to An Garda Síochána for their quick, decisive action in Co. Monaghan.

Badenoch just did spite today. Magnanimity is nearly always a better strategy at moments such as these.