The Democratic Unionist Party (D.U.P) blocked the election of a speaker, preventing the formation of the executive for the new Northern Ireland Assembly. Their actions are a protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol, saying they are sending a clear message that they are serious about getting the protocol sorted.
DUP Blocks Speaker For Stormont Assembly
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