Hume insists that the talks must continue
The talks aimed at saving the Northern Ireland peace process are continuing in the British midlands today.
It is believed that there has been some progress made on several issues, including demilitarisation and policing.
However, the main issue of decommissioning remains unresolved.
The leader of the SDLP, John Hume, says that the negotiations should continue for several weeks despite the claims that this weekend could be the last opportunity to salvage the Good Friday Agreement.
