Chris Heaton-Harris said politicians in Northern Ireland have choices they can make to stop an election being called.
Politics
Rishi Sunak, predictor of chaos, takes another tilt at No 10
The ex-chancellor lost out to Liz Truss in the last leadership contest just six weeks ago after warning her tax plans would bring turmoil.
Rishi Sunak promises ‘integrity and professionalism’ as he enters Tory race
The former chancellor became the second candidate to declare their prime ministerial ambitions.
Poor training may be hampering physical activity push in primary schools – study
A Cambridge University study found that key ingredients were often missing from the training teachers received.
Keir Starmer warns markets are spooked by Tory ‘psychodrama’
The Labour leader also urged disillusioned Conservative MPs to put the interests of the British people first.
Liz Truss resignation honours would be a reward for failure, campaigner says
It is convention that outgoing prime ministers issue a resignation honours list.
Rishi Sunak ‘first contender to pass threshold of 100 Tory MPs’
Former PM Boris Johnson was lagging behind, as was Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt.
‘Up for it’ Boris Johnson flying back from Caribbean to run for prime minister
Having resigned in disgrace just six weeks ago, Mr Johnson was attempting an extraordinary comeback.
Rishi Sunak ‘wins enough support to progress in Tory leadership campaign’
The former chancellor is the first candidate to be the next prime minister believed to have reached the 100-nomination threshold.
SNP preparing for general election as Boris Johnson returns to UK
The former prime minister has flown back to the UK, with many in his party tipping him to return to power after Liz Truss dramatically quit.