The Northern Ireland Secretary is to hold talks with the Stormont parties following the collapse of the Assembly. Earlier Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill and DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson gave opposing viewpoints in separate interviews. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is meeting party leaders (Brian Lawless/PA)He reiterated his disappointment that an executive was not formed. “In the meantime, I will work tirelessly to protect the interests of the citizens of Northern Ireland. “I am also concerned by the issues within the Stormont budget and will address these urgently with my officials and those from the Northern Ireland Civil Service.”

Source: The Herald October 30, 2022 22:33 UTC