The Northern parties have reached a deal to end the political crisis at Stormont.

The deal will see MLAs pass an emergency motion giving Westminster the power to implement controversial cuts to the welfare system.

However they'll be off-set by £500 million in extra funding for the North.

Other 'legacy' issues such as flags, emblems and parades have been deferred to a separate round of talks.

The Northern Secretary Theresa Villiers says its a good deal for Northern Ireland: