Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said an Assembly election in the coming weeks would 'not be helpful or welcome'
Legislation is being introduced in Parliament on Thursday to extend the period for forming an Executive to January 18 next year.
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has previously introduced legislation at Westminster to extend the period for forming an Executive. "After considering my options, and engaging widely in Northern Ireland, I know that an election in the coming weeks will not be helpful or welcome. So, I am introducing a Bill to create more time for the parties to work together and return to government, as Protocol discussions continue between the UK and EU.
The parties are being asked to bring forward budget proposals for the next financial year, in which departments could face cuts of at least £500million. Civil servants are currently running public services in Northern Ireland in the absence of elected ministers.
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