Stormont deal should encourage leaders to be brave

The new year comes just a week after Christmas and yet the season of gifts and self-indulgence is suddenly replaced by one of resolutions and self-improvement.

The political leaders at Stormont received the gift of agreement at Christmas, a deal which at least secures their own future for several more months. It will be interesting to see if the new year is accompanied by the resolutions necessary to turn the Stormont House Agreement ...