Political leaders at Stormont are set to resume duties following the summer break, but key hurdles await as they tackle pressing issues. Budget constraints, lingering disputes over power-sharing, and the need to address public services backlogs loom large. With economic pressures mounting and political divisions still unresolved, the coming weeks will test the government’s ability to deliver stability. The focus will be on balancing fiscal responsibility with urgent social needs amid ongoing political tensions.
What challenges face assembly members and ministers as Stormont returns after the summer recess?
