Brandon Lewis plans to cut MLA pay ‘soon’ if Stormont does not return

Brandon Lewis said the Good Friday Agreement is ‘under pressure’ (Jeff Overs/BBC/PA)

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said he will introduce legislation to cut MLA pay “fairly soon” if Stormont is not restored.

The DUP has refused to engage in the process of nominating an Assembly speaker or to form an Executive after the May 5 election in protest over the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.