DUP says NI Protocol must be removed before they enter Government

The DUP leader has said the Northern Ireland protocol must be removed before they will enter Government in Stormont.

Political party leaders have been meeting the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following the Assembly elections.

Sinn Féin's leader in Stormont Michelle O'Neill has said a functioning Government needs to be formed:

A local MEP says discussing a border poll now could halt progress on forming a Stormont Executive.

Fine Gael's Colm Markey says re-establishing power sharing and tackling the rising cost of living should be the priority of Northern Ireland politicians.

Speaking to Northern Sound, he said there are matters that need immediate attention.