Julian Smith faces the music of cabinet reshuffle as he gets sacked by Boris Johnson
Last updated on February 18th, 2020 at 04:37 am
On Thursday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has attempted a more extensive reshuffle of his ministers. He sacked Julian Smith, who assisted in restoring Northern Ireland’s power-sharing.
Julian Smith was vital to reestablishing Northern Ireland’s devolved legislature, a critical component of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement. He won him acclaim at the time from all parties of the political divide.
Julian Smith, who worked as Northern Ireland secretary last July, stated that serving the people of Northern Ireland “had been the greatest privilege.”
Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Tweeted that while she might not have always concurred with Smith, “his devotion to the office was unbelievable.”
Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney, Tweeted that “Julian was such a great Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during a period of genuine test and risk.”
“Without your administration, I don’t think Northern Ireland would possess a government today. Much thanks to you, Julian Smith, for your companionship, trust, and fearlessness,” Coveney added.
Colum Eastwood, the pioneer of the SDLP and member of the British parliament, stated, “It’s difficult to believe that after the fruitful rebuilding of Northern Ireland power-sharing after a three-year decline, Julian Smith’s prize is getting sacked,” Reuters published. For more News From Europe .
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