Right, so. Great analysis here from both Newton Emerson (and whoever who does his graphics).
Under Fresh Start there is now a negotiation period for the new Programme for Government of two weeks, but Arlene Foster admitted in February she’s started working on it already (ie before the election).
The big fault with all of the Programme for Government negotiations is that they are done in private and never have targets. Forcing it into a two week window is a start, but if it comes with no targets and no penalties, then….
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