Northern Ireland elections may be delayed until April to facilitate Brexit talks

09/11/2022 In Uncategorised

Northern Ireland secretary says he will extend period for executive formation for up to 12 weeks

Elections for the Northern Ireland Stormont assembly could be delayed until next April to give talks between the UK and the EU on the controversial Brexit trade arrangements a chance, the government has announced.

The Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, said he would introduce legislation to delay the date he needs to call an election by six weeks, with a further six-week delay if needed.

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