Boris Johnson faces a January 13 deadline to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson faces a January 13 deadline to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland

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The video discusses the ongoing crisis in Northern Ireland's health service and the political challenges in restoring devolution at Stormont. With a significant number of people on waiting lists and health workers demanding pay rises, the urgency for political action is emphasized. The video also highlights the electoral shifts, with the DUP and Shin Fane losing voters to the Neutral Alliance party, pressuring larger parties to compromise. The need for political responsibility in addressing healthcare issues is stressed, as nurses prepare to strike. The video concludes with a call for political resolution and governance in Northern Ireland.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the urgency to restore the Stormont Assembly?

To celebrate Christmas

To address the health service crisis

To improve tourism

To increase taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might happen if the parties at Stormont do not reach an agreement by mid-January?

A new election will be called

The Assembly will be dissolved permanently

The health crisis will be resolved

A new party will be formed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which agreement is mentioned as having historical significance in the context of Northern Ireland's governance?

The Christmas Agreement

The Easter Accord

The Good Friday Agreement

The Summer Treaty

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party has seen a significant increase in its share, putting pressure on larger parties?

Sinn Féin

Neutral Alliance party

Democratic Unionist Party

Labour Party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are nurses in Northern Ireland preparing to take for the first time?

Strike

Vote

Protest

Relocate