'It would be fantastic if Stormont got running'

Boris Johnson has said the role he envisages for NI politicians in approving an alternative to the Irish border backstop is one of the reasons why it would be "fantastic" if power-sharing was restored to Stormont.

Mr Johnson told the BBC he did not see any reason to hold a border poll.

The prime minister said the problem with the backstop is that the existing power lies with the EU.

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