Mary Lou McDonald: “I have an Administration--not just an administration but a government--that is trying to clear me for exercising my…”

We have spent all night here, all night talking to people, listening to people, seeking to reassure people that actually this can be resolved, and it must be.

“The mood here has been peaceful. It has been united and orderly. This is a dignified and united community and they are absolutely determined that they and we will not be drawn back into the past.”

The British Secretary of State now updates his Twitter account more regularly than the residents, who he hasn’t spoken to since last Thursday.

Less than two weeks to Budget day, what will Government do to get costs under control?