British and Irish governments to publish their view of what would constitute a deal
The Northern Secretary Julian Smith was flying to London from Belfast on Monday afternoon to brief British prime minister Boris Johnson on the chances of a deal being struck this week to reinstate Stormont.
Differences remain, particularly between the DUP and Sinn Féin, on issues such as the Irish language, ensuring a restored Executive is sustainable and amending the petition of concern, the mechanism whereby with 30 signatories motions can be vetoed in the Assembly, even if they have majority support.
Talks sources said that the parties have reached agreement “on what the Executive will prioritise if and when it returns”. He was also involved in discussions at Stormont House on Monday morning before flying to London. One source said that Mr Smith “reminded parties that restoring a devolved government in Northern Ireland is in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland”.
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