Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said his talks with the DUP over the Windsor Framework have concluded, although leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has insisted engagement is continuing. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is to hold fresh talks with Northern Ireland parties (James Manning/PA)Mr Heaton-Harris has invited the main Stormont parties to take part in bilateral talks at Hillsborough Castle on Monday about the Stormont stalemate. Mr Robinson responded: “Sir Robert Buckland seems to be confused. “The Republic of Ireland has no legal basis for governing Northern Ireland. With their pay demands still unmet, unions are planning a major strike across Northern Ireland on January 18.

Source: The Herald January 12, 2024 15:43 UTC