NI Secretary of State in talks with Sinn Féin and DUP to avert Stormont crisis

Secretary of State Brandon Lewis (Rebecca Black/PA)

Sinn Féin has held talks with the Secretary of State in a bid to avert a fresh political crisis at Stormont.

Brandon Lewis flew into Belfast on Wednesday for further talks with local politicians, saying he is exploring “all options” in his efforts to keep powersharing on track.