Politics

New Stormont deadline on fresh elections if executive not formed set for February 8th

Two-year anniversary of the collapse of powersharing approaches as DUP comes under increasing pressure to end boycott of assembly

Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris confirmed the move on Tuesday after the previous deadline lapsed on January 18th. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris confirmed the move on Tuesday after the previous deadline lapsed on January 18th. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Seanín Graham
Tue Jan 23 2024 - 21:01

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Seanín Graham

Seanín Graham

Seanín Graham is Northern Correspondent of The Irish Times