Ulster leaders 'must seize one-off opportunity'

Tony Blair today warned talks being held in a bid to restore devolution to the North were a “one-off opportunity” to build a lasting future for the province.

As politicians meet in St Andrews for make-or-break discussions on power-sharing at Stormont, Mr Blair said the causes of political stalemate since 2002 had not gone away, but all sides would have to work together “to pursue their political objectives but in a peaceful way”.