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01/11/2017
Secretary Of State To Make Statement About Ongoing Political Crisis
Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire is to make a statement today, 01 November, about the ongoing political crisis in Northern Ireland.
The DUP and Sinn Fein have failed to reach an agreement to restore a power-sharing Executive.
Mr Brokenshire gave an additional 24 hours on Monday, 30 October, for the parties to reach an agreement.
However, after negotiations on Tuesday a deal has not been made.
Talks are expected to resume today.
Northern Ireland has been without an Executive since January.
(CD/LM)
The DUP and Sinn Fein have failed to reach an agreement to restore a power-sharing Executive.
Mr Brokenshire gave an additional 24 hours on Monday, 30 October, for the parties to reach an agreement.
However, after negotiations on Tuesday a deal has not been made.
Talks are expected to resume today.
Northern Ireland has been without an Executive since January.
(CD/LM)
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