Introduction

Northern Ireland has been plunged into political turmoil following DUP first minister Paul Givan’s resignation over Brexit border controls. What does this mean for Stormont? And how will it affect May’s assembly elections? Belfast-based journalist Amanda Ferguson joins Naomi Smith to explain the crisis, and what could happen next.

• “The DUP will say this is about the protocol, the other parties will say this is about the election.”
• “The only way Northern Ireland’s position in the UK can be changed is if people vote for it.”
• “While some people are supportive of the DUP, a lot of the public are aghast at what they’ve done.”

Presented by Naomi Smith. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis Producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production

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