By Adam Evans
Talks between the DUP and Sinn Fein at Stormont have ended for the night.
Yesterday, the Secretary of State set a new deadline (tonight) for the parties to reach a powersharing deal.
James Brokenshire said he was considering requests the party had made to the Government before bringing in Westminster lesiglation for a Northern Ireland Budget.
It's understood the talks will resume tomorrow.
Earlier, SDLP Deputy Leader, Nichola Mallon urged parties to spell out exactly what it is they disagree on.
.@SDLPlive @NicholaMallon "we're hours away from direct rule" - talks round-up on air at 6 pic.twitter.com/kjZsoBEqSe
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