Stormont Assembly recalled in new bid to elect speaker DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will continue to block a return of powersharing until there is action over the protocol.
Northern Ireland: Stormont Assembly fails to elect new speaker blocking formation of new government
The DUP refused to back the move, arguing it needed to see action from the UK government over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Stormont Assembly to sit in fresh bid to elect speaker
The Democratic Unionist Party has labelled the move a ‘stunt’ by Sinn Fein.
Northern Ireland Protocol: Stormont recalled as DUP is urged to back speaker
The DUP says the recall is a "stunt" as there has been no progress on its NI Protocol demands.
Stormont assembly recalled in new attempt to elect Speaker
Sinn Féin vice-president hails move after MLAs back petition – but DUP dismisses recall as a stunt