Yesterday’s British-Irish Council meeting saw a number of political heavyweights converge on the Sefton Hotel to discuss a range of topical weighty issues.
Chaired by Chief Minister Tony Brown the line up featured Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Peter Robinson and his deputy Martin McGuinness among many others.
The Economy took centre stage at the meeting with each politician detailing how their respective Governments are tackling the fiscal challenges ahead.
Digital Inclusion, Energy, Environment and Misuse of Drugs were among the other topics up for discussion.
The next Summit will be held in 2011 hosted this time by the UK Government.
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