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<p>The Government is resolutely committed to the Union and will take every opportunity
to promote Northern Ireland’s integral place within it as we have said many times,
while always upholding the consent principle we will never be neutral on Northern
Ireland's position within our United Kingdom.</p><p>During this centenary year for
Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, the Government has proudly celebrated the
contribution of Northern Ireland’s people, culture, traditions and enterprise to our
Union and the world.</p><p>The record settlement for Northern Ireland in the Spending
Review demonstrated the clear benefits of the Union, with £15 billion per year in
funding alongside investment through the New Deal, City and Growth Deals and the New
Decade, New Approach financial package.</p><p>Together, this investment will deliver
greater prosperity and stronger public services for the benefit of everyone in Northern
Ireland. All of this underlines the enormous benefit Northern Ireland gains from being
part of the fifth largest economy in the world.</p><p>The Government will continue
to work tirelessly to ensure the benefits of levelling up are felt across the United
Kingdom, and to make Northern Ireland an even better place to live, work and invest
within it.</p>
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