Hopes of pre-Christmas Stormont deal dashed


The DUP have been blamed for holding up a deal which would see the return of the Stormont Executive.
Last night, Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State said he believes a deal could be reached imminently – but not all parties are on board.
The DUP says it won’t be forced into a deal before Christmas – when the deadline for an agreement is January the 13th.
Alliance Leader Naomi Long says she doesn’t think prolonging the debate will break the deadlock………….

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