The Northern Ireland Assembly has been recalled in a last-ditch effort to form a devolved government before tonight’s midnight deadline.
Six months after the Stormont election, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is refusing to restore power-sharing with Sinn Fein over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
With no sign of breakthrough, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is poised to call a second election before Christmas.
Mr Heaton-Harris spoke to Northern Ireland party leaders in Belfast on Wednesday to reiterate the importance of restoring the devolved government.
He urged them to use a meeting of the assembly on Thursday to come together and restore an executive that delivers for the people of Northern Ireland
Commenting after meeting with leaders, Mr Heaton-Harris said: “Time is running out, and people in Northern Ireland deserve locally elected decision-makers and an executive who can respond to the issues facing people, families and communities across…
