The UK East-West Council, aimed at strengthening cooperation between Northern Ireland and other UK regions, held its first meeting in London. Discussions included trade promotion, connectivity, culture, and skills. Participants included key figures like Michael Gove, Michelle O'Neill, and Emma Little-Pengelly. Funding of £167 million for projects in Northern Ireland was announced during the meeting.
The first UK East-West Council met today in London. I welcome the announcement of £167m of funding for the new NI Enhanced Investment Zone and UK Shared Prosperity projects. A constructive engagement, looking forward to continuing work. #Delivery https://t.co/QaRMSaNKew
🤝Glad to participate in the first East-West Council, a forum to strengthen cooperation between NI & other parts of the UK, with First Minister @moneillsf, deputy First Minister, @little_pengelly, Minister for the Economy @conormurphysf & Communities Minister, @gordonlyons1 https://t.co/IIQlosMIXl
Delighted to participate in the first East-West Council meeting with @luhc Secretary of State @michaelgove, attended by First Minister @moneillsf & deputy First Minister @little_pengelly. 1/2 https://t.co/7fZWY1ePRn. https://t.co/w2JBxJG62g
Today saw the first meeting of the East-West Council, established as part of the UK Government’s Safeguarding the Union Command Paper to strengthen cooperation between Northern Ireland & other parts of the UK. The council discussed trade promotion, connectivity, culture & skills. https://t.co/gu5TkDa7kG
Today the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive came together for the first meeting of the East-West council chaired by @michaelgove to discuss work to support communities in NI. The Council will work together on trade promotion, connectivity, culture and skills. https://t.co/OTMC023iC3
All smiles as the first meeting of the East-West Council gets under way in London… (and yes, that is a Shetland cow, the meeting’s taking place in the government’s Scotland Office) https://t.co/vljtkhnACb
The first meeting of the new UK East-West Council will take place in London later on Tuesday. https://t.co/sFFTDkC53g
New UK East-West Council to meet for first time later https://t.co/2VuXUAUi0f
This afternoon we attended roundtables on Northern Ireland’s political and economic issues. Discussing all things business, trade and the Windsor Framework, public services, environment and cross community engagement. https://t.co/4kZTOzku7q