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We told you so! That's the message from the DUP today as over 拢400 million from its confidence and supply arrangement with the Conservative government is released. The money was announced as part of yesterday's long awaited Stormont budget was announced yesterday. The Secretary of State, Karen Bradley, said the money includes 拢80 million for health and education pressures. There will also be 拢30 million to support programmes to address issues of mental health and severe deprivation. A further 拢100 million goes to the long-term transformation of the health service. Stephen got reaction from SDLP MLA Claire Hanna, Sinn Fein MLA M谩irt铆n 脫 Muilleoir, UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt and Alliance MLA David Ford.

Also, a judge has ruled that Arlene Foster's decision to block the Executive from discussing funding for legacy inquests was unlawful and flawed. In the High Court yesterday, Sir Paul Girvan said the former First Minister was wrong to think she could postpone the decision until after a political agreement on dealing with the past. The legal challenge was brought by Brigid Hughes, whose husband Anthony was an innocent civilian who died after being caught in crossfire between the IRA and the army at Loughgall in 1987. Mrs Hughes described yesterday's ruling as a "good day for justice". However, the judge rejected a call to compel the Secretary of State or the Executive to fund legacy inquests, stating that "the court cannot direct government departments how to spend public funds". But he has said that Stormont and the Secretary of State must reconsider releasing the necessary funds. Stephen got reaction from victims' campaigners John Teggert from the Ballymurphy Families and Kenny Donaldson from Innocent Victims United. All that and more on the biggest show in the country.