Opposition slows budget debate with procedural measure

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ Opposition MLAs slowed debate on the budget with a procedural measure, calling on the government to reconsider cuts, delaying the discussion.
• ⬤ The move was seen as a tactic to give the opposition more time to prepare and present their case against the budget.
• ⬤ The debate is expected to resume later this week.