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Theresa May congratulates new SF leader

The PM held a telephone conversation with Michelle O'Neill

Published 26th Jan 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May has called the new leader of Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland to congratulate her.

Michelle O'Neill will lead the party into fresh elections after the power-sharing administration in Stormont broke down.

Ms O'Neill has repeatedly called for the Assembly and executive to be restored.

A Downing Street spokesman said: "The Prime Minister spoke to Michelle O'Neill to congratulate her on her new appointment as leader of Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland.

"The Prime Minister said she looked forward to working with her and that she hoped that following the elections all parties would be able to come together to find a way forward for Northern Ireland.

"She added that the UK Government remained committed to building on the progress made in Northern Ireland to ensure a strong, stable devolved government that works for everyone.''