Posted 1/15/2024, 3:44:00 PM
Sinn Féin Recall Petition Triggers NI Assembly Meeting, But Restoring Power-Sharing Before UK Deadline Still Uncertain
- Sinn Féin's recall petition to meet on Wednesday was successful after receiving 30 signatures
- Meeting aims to elect Speaker's successor and appoint first and deputy first ministers
- DUP expected to again block Speaker election, meaning no other assembly business can occur
- UK government offered £3.3B financial package if power-sharing executive is restored by Thursday
- If no executive formed by deadline, NI Secretary legally required to call early election but has delayed before