Calls for the restoration of the Stormont Assembly dominated the first of shadow secretary of state Hilary Benn's discussions with political parties in Northern Ireland.The Labour veteran is taking part in his first visit to the region since being appointed as shadow secretary of state last month.

Calls for the restoration of the Stormont Assembly dominated the first of shadow secretary of state Hilary Benn's discussions with political parties in Northern Ireland.The Labour veteran is taking part in his first visit to the region since being appointed as shadow secretary of state last month.