Northern Ireland parties given new powersharing deadline of June 29

The new deadline for forming a powersharing government in Northern Ireland is June 29.

Northern Ireland parties given new powersharing deadline of June 29
Fri, 21 Apr, 2017 - 11:59

The new deadline for forming a powersharing government in Northern Ireland is June 29.

Secretary of State James Brokenshire has introduced legislation at Westminster that will give Stormont's rowing parties a three-week window to strike a deal after the General Election.

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