[denton]

The reason for the simulcasting of 5 Live was down to Radio Ulster originally planned to have a full day of political news from the election, so the planned amount of elections coverage has been wiped, with no time to bring in an emergency service.

If this had have been a regular Friday, I believe Good Morning Ulster, Nolan, Talkback and Evening Extra would be the only shows affected, with Radio Ulster maybe able to fill those slots with music shows.

Radio Ulster's election programme wasn't due to start until 4pm.

I'm assuming that some or all of the production team for The Connor Phillips show are in the NUJ. 

Hugo Duncan moved away from the Radio Ulster studios up to Radio Foyle a few weeks ago, with a new production team who are likely in the NUJ.