Northern Ireland Executive restored as jgm0228 exits Justice ministry

The Ulster Unionist Party, the Social Democratic and Labour Party, and the Labour Party in Northern Ireland have reached a last-minute agreement to restore the Northern Ireland Executive and avoid a snap Stormont election.

Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party J_Ceasar announced that an agreement had been reached shortly before nine o'clock this evening. The agreement saw each party commit to a range of agreements to maintain the unity of the Executive.

Notably, it will see First Minister Borednerdygamer take the role of Justice Minister, replacing controversial Shadow Chancellor jgm0228, who will move to Finance.

Speaking to the press, Mr 0228 came across as restrained.

I am proud that cool heads prevailed. After the issues I have seen  between all sides involving corporate tax devolution, I decided my skills as an advocate for the cross party  nature of Northern Irish politics would be best served as Finance Minister, a position I expect to take up with the newly reformed executive. I am confident this term delivers the progressive consensus oriented politics of change we were all elected on.

When asked how his interactions with the UUP would differ as Finance Minister, he replied

The UUP's late stage return to the table shows they are willing to do what needs to be done to get things done. I am excited that First/Deputy First Ministers are embarking on the principled stand to remove themselves from frontbenches. I think it will empower them to help us stand up for the universally agreed upon principles of consultation that need to be done on the specifics of corporate tax devolution, and of course subsequent budgetary efforts.

The LPNI were pleased with the outcome. A spokesman said

The LPNI will publish it’s own statement in due course but we can safely announce that we “are absolutely delighted with the outcomes and hope they bear fruit over the coming term”

Lily Hail is the editor-in-chief of the Independent.