DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says party will not support election of new Speaker in Stormont

Power-sharing or Protocol? The DUP's ultimatum to the UK government deepens the crisis in Northern Ireland.

Without a Speaker, there can be no debates, committee meetings, private members bills or scrutiny of departmental decisions. If the UK government overrides the Protocol, it could jeopardise a post-Brexit trade deal with the USA.Reacting to the DUP leader's stance, minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency Jacob Rees-Mogg told Sky News:"Well, I think Jeffrey's position has been relatively clear that he believes the protocol is not functioning properly and needs reform.

"The people of Northern Ireland voted and deserve a stable and accountable devolved government. I urge the parties to come together and form an Executive."Sky News interviews Michelle O'Neill

Without a hint of irony.

All of my growing up years All you heard on the news was bombings, kids dying, police dying, horrible cowardly so called terrorists shouting their mouths off! I'm sick of it! And if anyone tweets the usual one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter they can f off 😠

Weird watching a Terrorist Organisations Mouth Piece talk about democracy.

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