Sinn Féin 'realistic' that talks may not break Northern Assembly deadlock

Sinn Féin has raised concerns around the timing of the latest Northern Ireland talks citing Brexit and upcoming elections as significant challenges to finding a resolution.

Its president Mary-Lou McDonald has said her party will go into negotiations next week "with every ounce of energy that we can" but she remains "realistic" that the talks may not break the deadlock to allow for the restoration of the Assembly.