Poll shows surge for Alliance but Sinn Féin still in lead ahead of Stormont election

The DUP and Alliance Party are neck and neck in second place among voters, according to a new opinion poll ahead of Thursday’s Stormont election (Liam McBurney/PA)

The DUP and Alliance Party are neck and neck in second place among voters, according to a new opinion poll ahead of Thursday’s Stormont election.

Sinn Féin remains on course to emerge as the largest party, according to the latest Institute of Irish Studies/University of Liverpool/Irish News poll.