The Green Party NI has welcomed the General Election announcement and said it will "give voters the opportunity to vote for real climate action".

The election is to be held on 04 July.

Green Party NI leader Mal O'Hara said: "After 14 years of Tory rule, which has been dominated by reckless Tory austerity, the dismantling of our vital public services and rolling back on green and environmental commitments, the public are ready to consign this rancid government to the dustbin of history.

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"As Greens we will offer a programme around building a new green economy based on reducing bills, creating new jobs and apprenticeships and giving people back a sense of hope, fairness and transparency in politics. We will also highlight the continued failure of the current executive parties to get to grips with governing Northern Ireland and delivering on their commitments."