Stop MLA pay in event of direct rule - that's the call from ex members of body which sets MLAs' salaries

Stop MLA's pay if direct rule becomes necessary. That's the call from a body that used to set their pay. The Independent Financial Review Panel say all payments to MLAs should be limited to a three-month period if Northern Ireland government can't be formed. Writing to Secretary of State, James Brokenshire, they strongly suggest that payments to MLAs in the absence of a functioning assembly and executive would be publicly regarded as unjustifiable. Alan McQuillan was part of that panel, he joined Stephen this morning along with former MP Lembit Opik.