Larry the Downing Street Cat at Christmas

The video features journalist Chevonne Fenton discussing the renewed optimism for the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont after a three-year delay. The optimism is attributed to recent Westminster election results, which have altered the power dynamics for the DUP. The discussion also touches on past disagreements between Sinn Féin and the DUP that led to the partial government collapse in 2017.

What does the phrase 'break free' refer to in the context of the negotiations?

What was the reason for the partial government collapse in January 2017?