Northern Ireland's first minister faces vote of no confidence
by Henry McDonald Ireland correspondent from on (#25Q5C)
Motion censuring Arlene Foster over energy scheme allegations could force her to resign, triggering Stormont elections
A vote of no confidence will be held in the Northern Ireland assembly, which could force the region's first minister to step down and trigger fresh elections to the devolved parliament in Belfast.
The Social Democratic and Labour party (SDLP) has won cross-party support for its motion censuring Arlene Foster over allegations about a scandal that is estimated will cost taxpayers 400m.
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