Stephen
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Stephen
@headofthetown
Father of two, husband to one, master of none. Mad about Sport, Ireland and my family. Views all my own, even those delusional #avfc ones. Donegal via Strabane.

Natalie McNally was a much loved and cherished woman with her whole life ahead of her. I welcome the guilty verdict and I have no doubt it will be a huge relief to her family and friends. Yet, I know their grief and loss continues. Nothing can undo the terrible wrong that was done to them with the loss of their beautiful daughter, sister, friend. Thinking of the McNally family today, as justice is served on the person who so violently took Natalie's life. They have been so incredibly resilient and brave, including in the work they have done to oppose violence against women and girls across Northern Ireland. Most of all, thinking about Natalie and the life she never got to live, and that of her wee unborn baby. Just utterly heartbreaking.

Today, my thoughts are with the family and friends of Natalie McNally. Natalie was a beautiful and talented young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Her life was cruelly taken in the most monstrous and grotesque way. I send my love and support to her parents Bernie and Noel, and to all Natalie’s family and friends . Their strength, courage, and resilience over the past few years has been extraordinary and an inspiration for so many. Through unimaginable circumstances, they have become powerful advocates for ending violence against women and girls. They have ensured that Natalie’s spirit, her kindness, and everything she brought this world continued to shine in the darkest of moments. No family should ever go through what the McNally’s have. We must do all we can to end violence against women and girls.

Stephen McCullagh found guilty of murdering Natalie McNally bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3w3…






Iran is the head of the snake for global terrorism, and through President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, we are winning this critical fight at an even faster pace than anticipated. In response to Iran’s terrorist attacks against global energy infrastructure, the Trump Administration will continue to deploy America’s economic and military might to maximize the flow of energy to the world, strengthen global supply, and seek to ensure market stability. Today, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea. At present, sanctioned Iranian oil is being hoarded by China on the cheap. By temporarily unlocking this existing supply for the world, the United States will quickly bring approximately 140 million barrels of oil to global markets, expanding the amount of worldwide energy and helping to relieve the temporary pressures on supply caused by Iran. In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down as we continue Operation Epic Fury. This temporary, short-term authorization is strictly limited to oil that is already in transit and does not allow new purchases or production. Further, Iran will have difficulty accessing any revenue generated and the United States will continue to maintain maximum pressure on Iran and its ability to access the international financial system. So far, the Trump Administration has been working to bring around 440 million additional barrels of oil to the global market, undercutting Iran’s ability to leverage its disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump’s pro-energy agenda has driven U.S. oil and gas production to record levels, strengthening energy security and lowering fuel costs. Any short-term disruption now will ultimately translate into longer-term economic gains for Americans – because there is no prosperity without security.

Trump on the death of Robert Mueller: “Good, I’m glad he’s dead.”











