Villiers: Deal is a 'fresh start' for Northern Ireland

Theresa Villiers has said the deal reached at Stormont on Tuesday represents a "fresh start for Northern Ireland's devolved institutions".

Speaking after the deal was announced, the Northern Ireland secretary of state said the agreement goes a long way to implement the Stormont House Agreement and dealing with paramilitary activity.

She added that it will help to give the Northern Ireland Executive "a stable, sustainable budget".