北爱尔兰辩论保持其权力下放政府或恢复直接统治,工会领袖以施政和主权关切为由提出。 Northern Ireland debates keeping its devolved government or reverting to direct rule, with unionist leaders citing governance and sovereignty concerns.

北爱尔兰面临一个关键的决定, 无论是保持其在斯托蒙特的政府还是从伦敦返回直接统治, DUP领导人Gavin Robinson在2024年2月斯托蒙特恢复第二周年之际表示. Northern Ireland faces a key decision on whether to keep its devolved government at Stormont or return to direct rule from London, DUP leader Gavin Robinson said ahead of the second anniversary of Stormont’s restoration in February 2024. Robinson承认目前面临的挑战,如公共服务资金不足、医疗等候时间长、公务员队伍困难重重等,但强调地方领导人比遥远的联合王国官员更负责。 Robinson acknowledged ongoing challenges like underfunded public services, long medical waits, and a struggling civil service but stressed that local leaders are better accountable than distant UK officials. 他批评辛恩费因专注于潜在的边境民意调查, 称DUP致力于改善治理,商业条件和规划系统. He criticized Sinn Féin for focusing on a potential border poll, saying the DUP is committed to improving governance, business conditions, and the planning system. TUV领袖Jim Allister质疑斯托蒙特(Stormont)的价值, 指出边境检查、欧盟监管影响、工会立场削弱, TUV leader Jim Allister questioned Stormont’s value, citing increased border checks, EU regulatory influence, and weakened unionist position. 双方都同意权力下放存在缺陷，但警告说放弃它将是一个严重的错误。 Both sides agree devolution has flaws but warn abandoning it would be a serious mistake.