Live: Northern Ireland’s Assembly recalled as UK riots intensify

Stormont is recalled on Thursday, 8 August, as Northern Ireland politicians discuss far-right rioting seen in Belfast over the weekend. MLAs have returned from summer recess for an Assembly sitting to discuss recent scenes of violence on the city’s streets. It comes as the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is set to lead a rally outside Parliament Buildings in opposition to the rioting seen in the capital on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday evenings following the disorder. Watch more on Independent TV: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content and live events: