Speaking as it was announced in the Assembly that the UUP Minister wouldn't abolish the Education Maintenance Allowance, Sinn Féin Councillor Mary Ellen Campbell said the announcement is very welcome.
"Sinn Féin have campaigned for our young people to be supported through EMA and this announcement is very welcome.
“Our most disadvantaged students will continue to be funded to stay in education rather than be forced into a low waged and stagnant job market."
“Tory slash and burn policies have abolished this allowance in England at the stroke of a pen. This Assembly decision is a clear example of power in local people's hands being used to stop that right wing reactionary agenda.
“We will be holding the Minister to his word on this issue on behalf of our most disadvantaged young people.”
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