Lyttle – Recognition of the link between economic transformation and a shared future is long overdue

Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the recognition of the inextricable link between the transformation of our economy and the delivery of a shared future. His comments were made during an Assembly statement on the economic package granted by the Prime Minister entitled ‘Building a Prosperous and United Community’.

Chris Lyttle MLA said: “The recognition of the link between our economic transformation and a shared future is long overdue.

“This is the single biggest challenge facing our Executive. We must look to tackle the causes of division, instead of just managing its consequences. I hope that we will see detailed action plans to ensure that these proposals are as effective as possible.

“However, I am unsure of whether the target of ten shared education campuses, without making reference to integrated education, adequately reflects the hopes of our community to see our children educated together.”

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