As MLAs prepare to vote on whether or not to extend the controversial post-Brexit trading arrangements, Paul Reilly has an in-depth report and we hear from the DUP and the SDLP Opposition.

A new Government brings new Committee chairs, but what plans does the new head of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee have at Westminster? Tonia Antoniazzi will be joining us from London. 

Plus, how are political negotiations in the Republic going to form a new government  following the election? Kevin Doyle from the Irish Independent will have the latest 

Our commentators are Dr Clare Rice from the University of Edinburgh, and Anna Mercer from Stratagem.