British Secretary calls it 'historic afternoon' after restoration of Northern Ireland's government

Northern Ireland’s government was restored on Saturday exactly two years to the day it collapsed. The assembly returned to the parliament in Belfast where its top order of business was to name the Sinn Féin Irish nationalist party’s Michelle O’Neill as first minister, marking a historic shift for the UK-controlled country. O’Neill is the party’s first-ever first minister and her appointment is considered symbolic for Irish nationalism. “This is a day of historic change,” O’Neill posted on X on Saturday. “As a First Minister for all, I am determined to work together with all parties to deliver for workers, families and all our communities,” she added. The recall came after a deal that ended the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party’s two year-boycott over Brexit trade rules. Read more at https://nypost.com/2024/02/03/news/northern-ireland-names-michell-oneill-first-minister/ #northernireland #unitedkingom The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost