Martin McGuiness Making Statement On Miliband Visit To Stormont

The speaker welcomes Ed as the leader of the Labour Party to Belfast, highlighting the party's role in the peace process. They discuss the upcoming British general elections and the commitment to work with any resulting government. The visit occurs amid critical negotiations on issues like parades and symbols, compounded by financial challenges from the Conservative government's budget cuts. Solutions have been found, and there's a pledge to implement agreements to overcome past paralysis and boost the economy. The US is keen to engage politically and explore business opportunities, with high-level delegations expected to visit.

What is the historical role of the Labour Party mentioned in the context of the peace process?

• They were neutral in the peace process.

• They opposed the peace process.

• They have been involved for many years.

• They initiated the peace process.

What is the speaker's stance on working with the government post-election?

• They are committed to working with any government.

• They will wait for the election results to decide.

• They will only work with the Labour government.

• They will not work with the Conservative government.

What challenge did the executive face due to the Conservative government's actions?

• Trade restrictions

• New regulations

• Budget cuts

• Increased taxes

What is the speaker's view on the implementation of agreements?

• It is unnecessary to implement agreements.

• It is more challenging than reaching agreements.

• It is the same as reaching agreements.

• It is easy to implement agreements.

What role does the US play in the peace process according to the speaker?

• They are indifferent to the peace process.

• They have only recently become involved.

• They have opposed the peace process.

• They have played a vital role in supporting it.