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    Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says ‘still work to be done’ in key NI negotiations

    by Jonathan McCambridge Dec 13, 2023 4 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has insisted there is more work to be done before his party is prepared to return to Stormont powersharing.

    Talks involving Northern Ireland’s main political parties and the Government are to continue on Monday after failing to conclude as planned on Wednesday.

    Secretary of State for Northern Ireland chaired another plenary session with the four Executive parties at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday evening after outlining a £2.5 billion package from the Government, including money to settle outstanding public sector pay demands, which is dependent on a restored power-sharing administration in Belfast.

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