Political crisis looms as Sinn Féin accuses Poots of ‘bad faith’ on Irish Language Act

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill will be automatically removed from her post when Arlene Foster formally resigns. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Sinn Féin has accused DUP leader Edwin Poots of acting in “bad faith”, and said that the nominations of a first minister and deputy first minister at Stormont this week have to be accompanied by the progression of Irish language legislation.

Sinn Féin’s conclusion that they “do not believe” Mr Poots will deliver on the Irish Language Act could spark a political crisis at Stormont.