Stormont parties warned of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been warned of a ‘bleak outlook’ this winter, even if the return of the Stormont Executive is agreed (PA)

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been warned of a “bleak outlook” this winter, even if the return of a fully functioning Stormont Executive is agreed.

Parties met with the head of the region’s civil service Jayne Brady at Stormont Castle on Thursday amid the ongoing political impasse.