Direct rule for Northern Ireland: What's at stake as talks expire

UK government control would 'marginalise' province’s voice and give more power to Westminster

Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster
Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Fein party and Arlene Foster, leader of the Democratic Unionist Party
(Image credit: Paul McErlane and Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland could be back under direct rule from Westminster if its political parties fail to reach a deal by today's extended deadline for power-sharing talks.

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