Politicians are to return to Stormont in a bid to elect a new Speaker for the fifth time since May's election.
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Politicians are to return to Stormont in a bid to elect a new Speaker for the fifth time since May's election.The motion calls on the Democratic Unionist Party to end its boycott of power-sharing to help deal with the cost-of-living crisis.came into effect. Chris Heaton-Harris confirmed he would implement a 27% cut but it is still not clear when this will happen.
The new law also means the Northern Ireland secretary is now under a new legal obligation to call a fresh Stormont election, which would take place no later than 13 April if the institutions are not restored by mid-January. The legislation also clarifies the limited decision-making powers provided to civil servants while there is no Northern Ireland Executive in operation.
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