James Brokenshire: We're pushing hard for a political deal

Party leaders have again met at Stormont Castle for roundtable talks in an effort to strike a deal to resolve the political crisis.

The British government is focused on returning the North's powersharing institutions as soon as possible, Secretary of State James Brokenshire has said.

On day two of a 10-day negotiation period between Stormont parties and the Irish and British governments, Mr Brokenshire (pictured) said that devolved government was vital for industrial and economic success.