DUP MLA Julie Middleton has voiced her support for the Regional Balance Bill which passed its second stage in the Stormont Assembly this week.
The bill, introduced by SDLP MLA Sinead McLaughlin seeks to place a legal requirement to tackle economic disparities across the north with measures to track progress.
The Foyle representative highlighted that the North West can deliver tangible results when given the opportunity.
She said that the potential of the region is not enough however, and there needs to be real action:
