Brutal to describe it from politicians, trade unions and lobby groups but chris heaton—harris has hit back at accusations he set out a punishment budget as some have described it. he said the purpose was not to publish anybody —— punish anybody but make sure that it could continue in the absence of a government. northern ireland spends usually £14 billion a year, this have the same amount but because inflation is running 10% that means significant cuts to the likes of people working in the health service are warning whereas difficult times ahead. ., ., ,, ., ahead. you were talking abou...