Plus Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation

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Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson (C) speaks to members of the media outside the Culloden Hotel near Belfast, on February 17, 2023. Photograph: Paul Faith / AFP
Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson (C) speaks to members of the media outside the Culloden Hotel near Belfast, on February 17, 2023. Photograph: Paul Faith / AFP

Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to talk through some of the biggest political stories of the week including Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation and what it might mean for Scottish independence.

They also discuss the latest Mick Wallace controversy which surfaced following a viral TikTok video.

But first, progress continues on the protocol talks, but how close are we to a deal and what hurdles still remain?

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