First Minister Michelle O’Neill says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has treated people from Northern Ireland as “second-class citizens.” In remarks covered by multiple outlets, O’Neill argues that Starmer has “refused to meet” the Stormont Executive in recent years. The claim is presented as part of O’Neill’s broader criticism of how the UK government has engaged with Northern Ireland’s devolved institutions. Several of the reports describe O’Neill as saying Starmer did not meet the Stormont Executive, pointing to a lack of engagement as evidence for the “second-class” characterization. The articles do not provide detailed specifics on the dates, frequency, or circumstances of the alleged refusals, nor do they include a direct response from Starmer or representatives of the UK government in the supplied text. Overall, the coverage focuses on O’Neill’s allegation that Starmer’s approach toward Northern Ireland’s executive has fallen short of equal treatment, centering on her assertion that he declined to meet the Stormont Executive.