By-election test for power-sharing parties

A council by-election will provide the latest litmus test for Northern Ireland's faltering power-sharing government today.

A council by-election will provide the latest litmus test for the North's faltering power-sharing Government today.

With the Democratic Unionist and Sinn Féin-led Executive in deadlock regarding a number of key issues, the poll in Enniskillen will indicate whether the electorate's patience is wearing thin.