North’s gains must not be derailed, says Brokenshire

The UK secretary for Northern Ireland has said the gains of the past must not be derailed.

North’s gains must not be derailed, says Brokenshire
Wed, 18 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
Michael McHugh

James Brokenshire called for a respectful election campaign and warned the future of Stormont powersharing was at stake.

He was forced to announce a poll on Monday after Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness resigned as deputy first minister in a feud with the Democratic Unionists over a massively overspending eco-boiler scheme.

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