What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer?

BBC Northern Ireland Sunday 06 September 2026, 05:45 UTC 1 min read

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What challenges face assembly members and ministers as Stormont returns after the summer recess?

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What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer?

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