McGuinness urges Blair towards autumn elections

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness today urged the British Prime Minister Tony Blair to ensure that Northern Ireland Assembly elections are held this autumn.

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness today urged the British Prime Minister Tony Blair to ensure that Northern Ireland Assembly elections are held this autumn.

As Mr Blair met with Bertie Ahern in London, McGuinness said Mr Blair had to make a decision in the next two to three weeks.

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