Stormont Executive folds after Northern Ireland's first minister’s resignation comes into effect

Other Stormont ministers can remain in post but the Executive can no longer meet and is unable to take significant policy decisions

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have left their roles. Picture: PA

The Northern Ireland Executive has formally been shorn of governing powers after DUP First Minister Paul Givan quit the administration.

Mr Givan’s resignation, which came into effect at midnight, automatically removed Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill from her position.