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The Prime Minister explained that protecting the Motion of Displeasure was more important than suspending Standing Orders. He said Government MPs would use the defeat of the vote to suspend Standing Orders as an opportunity to prevent a vote on the Motion.

He informed them that Government MPs wanted to first debate the attacks on their houses. Since Motion of Displeasure was on the order book it would be taken up after the adjournment debate.

The Prime Minister had informed the Opposition that voting to suspend Standing Orders was a poor Parliamentary strategy.

The UNP congratulates Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe on being sworn in as Prime Minister. The Party requested you to take leadership in Parliament and help guide our country through this crisis which has crippled our economy.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the attack on the Galle Face demonstrators, saying that not only the Prime Minister but the entire Government must resign. youtu.be/LVRzqjhx3AA

The UNP condemns this cowardly attack by pro-Government supporters on the peaceful protesters at Galle Face. The people are asking the Government for a solution to the crisis, and the Government has resorted to violence.

He also stated at the meeting that the Party Leaders must be consulted prior to any attempt to extend the State of Emergency in the country.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informs Government Party Leaders that if the GoGotaGama protest site is disrupted by the Government, using the Emergency Law, then he will withdraw from all discussions and will cease to assist the Government in solving the crisis.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the people who had gathered outside his residence that if they wish to meet him they can come to Sirikotha on Monday where he meets the public.

The United National Party will support the No Confidence Motion against the President which is being prepared by TNA M.P. @MASumanthiran. It is important that the Parliament conveys the lack of confidence in the President that the public has demonstrated.

The NCM cannot see the removal of one Pohottuwa Prime Minister only to be replaced by another Pohottuwa M.P. -Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam

After the Prime Minister and Cabinet have been sacked following a NCM, the powers of the Cabinet will transfer to the President. Therefore, Parliament must be in agreement on a post NCM plan to ensure stability in the country. -Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam

The UNP does not oppose the No-Confidence Motion against the Government but has requested that the Party Leaders agree on the next steps prior to passing a NCM - Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for Parliament to meet next week so that the Minister of Finance can brief the House on the meetings with the IMF. Has further stated that an economic recovery roadmap must be agreed upon by all parties in Parliament.

He further stated that with the IMF informing the Government that any assistance from them would be reliant on the presentation of a fiscal plan, the President and Prime Minister had a responsibility to present their roadmap to Parliament and the public.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe called on Parliament to understand the ground reality in the country. He stated that a Government with the confidence of over 175 Members of Parliament was required if the economic crisis was to be addressed. youtu.be/T69BZWj9sgM

He warned the Party Leaders that unless a final decision in regards the political crisis in the country was made, the situation would further deteriorate.

UNP Leader, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the Party Leader's Meeting today said that the Opposition Parties had made it clear they would not work with a Government led by the President. He requested that the current and former members of the Government make clear their stance.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated today that the situation in the country was approaching a scary situation and that Parliament had the responsibility to provide solutions for the public. youtu.be/GXzOc6Qc1xo

The deceased was a former member of the UNP Youth Wing. Our Deputy Leader @RWijewardene is travelling to Rambukkana to visit the family of the deceased as well as the other protesters who were injured in today's shooting.

The UNP condemns the shooting of protesters in Rambukkana by the police. These demonstrators were demanding access to essential items and there was no clear reason for the use of deadly force. We demand a full and impartial investigation into this matter.