David, Keith, not I don't trust the Tories and the DUP an inch, Then do not give them a free hand to run NI by themselves. The UK government is duty bound to exercise those powers in the interests of the people of Northern Ireland, And they have been on day to day issues, but avoiding anything contentious or of lasting consequence. The people of NI approve of that. They do not want a power grab because of a passing spat inside Stormont. The abortion laws have been in place for ever on both sides of the border. In a few weeks NI women can cross the border for treatment. Ireland has huge and unfathomable (to us) sensitivities. Do nothing in haste.
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