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10/01/2017
James Brokenshire To Work With Parties Following Stormont Collapse
The NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire has confirmed he will work with all political parties following the collapse of Stormont.
On Monday, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness resigned after First Minister Arlene Foster refused to step aside while an investigation was carried out over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal.
An investigation by Spotlight revealed several errors in the scheme, which will cost the public purse over £400million.
Mr Brokenshire said: "Unless Sinn Fein nominates a replacement to the position of deputy First Minister within the next seven days, it is incumbent upon me to call an Assembly election within a reasonable period.
"I would urge Northern Ireland's political leaders to take the necessary steps to work together to find a way forward and I will work with all parties and the Irish government to this end."
He is due to meet with MPs in the House of Commons to discuss the issue today, 10 January.
(CD)
On Monday, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness resigned after First Minister Arlene Foster refused to step aside while an investigation was carried out over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal.
An investigation by Spotlight revealed several errors in the scheme, which will cost the public purse over £400million.
Mr Brokenshire said: "Unless Sinn Fein nominates a replacement to the position of deputy First Minister within the next seven days, it is incumbent upon me to call an Assembly election within a reasonable period.
"I would urge Northern Ireland's political leaders to take the necessary steps to work together to find a way forward and I will work with all parties and the Irish government to this end."
He is due to meet with MPs in the House of Commons to discuss the issue today, 10 January.
(CD)
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