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Stormont budget being set in London criticized as 'profound failure' by O’Toole

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First reported on Monday 5 October 2026 at 09:16 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Monday 5 October 2026 at 12:25 EDT

Summary

Matthew O’Toole, the Official Opposition leader, has criticized the decision to set the Stormont budget in London as a 'profound failure.' O’Toole has secured an urgent oral question of Finance Minister John O’Dowd regarding the matter. The issue has drawn attention in the Northern Ireland Assembly, highlighting concerns over the handling of the budget process. The situation remains under discussion, with no resolution announced yet.

Latest: Matthew O’Toole secured an urgent oral question of Finance Minister John O’Dowd regarding the decision to set the Stormont budget in London.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 5 October

    Matthew O’Toole secured an urgent oral question of Finance Minister John O’Dowd regarding the decision to set the Stormont budget in London.