Alliance Party seeks recall of Stormont Assembly Devolution in Belfast has been in flux since February when the DUP withdrew its first minister in protest at the Brexit Protocol. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Simon Coveney: All efforts needed to avoid fresh Stormont elections The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was meeting with Northern Ireland's political parties in Belfast Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022
All efforts needed to avoid fresh Stormont elections – Coveney The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was meeting with Northern Ireland political parties in Belfast. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
Alliance denies 'sitting on the fence' in declining invite to Ireland's Future event Stephen Farry said the party is "content to take part in debate" but he described the conference as a "rally" to endorse Irish unity Belfast Live · Sep 28, 2022
Census shows ‘historic and irreversible change’ is under way – Sinn Fein The DUP cautioned against using the figures as a ‘mini-referendum’ on Irish reunification. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Hillsborough Castle Proclamation ceremony concludes as area reopens for public visits Guests included Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, UUP's Doug Beattie and TUV leader Jim Allister Belfast Live · Sep 11, 2022
Incoming PM urged to prioritise restoration of Stormont and NI Protocol Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to Liz Truss winning the race to become to new Conservative Party leader. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
Alliance MLA on 'career break' is fully committed to Stormont Assembly, party insists The party said the MLA was permitted leave of absence "given the uncertainty around the restoration of the institutions" Belfast Live · Jul 19, 2022
Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry "Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done." Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2022
Failing to reform Stormont 'catastrophic' for devolution, Alliance's Naomi Long warns The Alliance Party leader said the "case for reform is indisputable and acknowledged by all parties" Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022
One in seven councillors in Northern Ireland unelected as new faces replace MLAs The co-option system has been in the spotlight after Emma Little-Pengelly replaced the DUP leader as an MLA days after his election Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2022
Councillor suspended from Alliance Party dies suddenly He was a representative on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2022
52 of 90 MLAs sign letter to Johnson rejecting legislation to amend NI Protocol The MLAs represent Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the centre-ground Alliance Party. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Liverpool man becomes first openly gay councillor to represent Northern Ireland area John Hyland recently made the move to Northern Ireland and has now entered politics to fight for the rights and representation of LGBT+ people Belfast Live · Jun 12, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Jun 12, 2022 Scouser becomes first openly gay councillor to represent conservative Northern Ireland area John Hyland recently made the move to Northern Ireland and has now entered politics to fight for the rights and representation of LGBT+ people
Belfast Live · Jun 12, 2022 The new Lord Mayors dominating the top positions on Northern Ireland's councils There are some new faces at the helm of our 11 local authorities
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.
Belfast Live · May 22, 2022 DUP warns full protocol implementation would result in an 'economic tsunami' The DUP has refused to elect a speaker to the Assembly over the Brexit package
The Independent UK · May 22, 2022 Full protocol implementation would mean economic tsunami, says DUP Unionists have criticised a US politician’s call for the ‘full implementation’ of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2022 Naomi Long says UK Government has used Northern Ireland as ‘bit of a play thing’ The Alliance Party leader said that Northern Ireland ‘is a useful lever’ for the Conservative Party, but that this was ‘damaging’ devolution.
Irish Mirror · May 20, 2022 Taoiseach slams Boris Johnson's 'my way or no way' attitude on Northern Ireland Protocol Micheal Martin has travelled to Belfast to try and break the Assembly impasse
Evening Standard · May 13, 2022 Boris Johnson to meet Sinn Fein’s Northern Ireland leader on Monday amid Stormont crisis Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland to meet with Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 PM to visit NI amid powersharing crisis after DUP blocks Assembly speaker DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he wanted to send a clear message to the UK Government and the EU.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol.
Belfast Live · May 12, 2022 Northern Ireland Protocol: The big questions answered amid tensions over post-Brexit deal The Government has complained that the way it is being implemented is imposing a huge burden on businesses