Appeal for return of Stormont over cost of living crisis

Appeal for return of Stormont over cost of living crisis

17 August 2022

SOUTH Down MLA Cathy Mason has called for the restoration of the Stormont Executive to help tackle the cost of living crisis.

The Sinn Fein says support needs to be in place for businesses experiencing their biggest in 

sales in ten years according to the Ulster Bank purchasing managers index.

Mrs Mason said business sales had dropped dramatically in the past two months due to inflation.

“The Executive needs to be restored and the British Government must allocate funding to support our businesses and workers through these challenges,” she continued

“The cost of living crisis has reduced the ability of workers and families to buy even basics as people choose to heat or eat. This has had a knock-on effect on retailers who have experienced the biggest drop in sales in ten years.

“With a recession looming workers, families and businesses here in South Down need to know that they will be supported. I am urging the DUP to end its boycott of our democratic institutions and get money out to those who are struggling.” 

Mrs Mason added: “There is also an onus on the British Government to stump up additional funding so the Executive has the resources to support business through these unprecedented challenges.”