What is the Northern Ireland Protocol and why is it controversial? The post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland continue to cause tensions between the UK and the EU. The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
New Belfast Alliance mayor opens speech in Irish Michael Long is thanked by Sinn Fein for “keeping the seat warm” Belfast Live · May 10, 2022
No return to executive unless protocol issues resolved, insists Sir Jeffrey Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said that the DUP and British Government must accept and respect the democratic result of the election. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
DUP must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election – O’Neill Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not re-enter the Stormont Executive without ‘decisive action’ from Westminster on the NI Protocol. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
DUP will not join Executive without decisive action on NI Protocol – Donaldson Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is meeting party leaders in Belfast following the weekend’s Assembly election results. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
DUP urged to ‘step up’ and enter Stormont Executive The Stormont parties are meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis on Monday afternoon to discuss restoring devolved government. The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Prospect of nationalist first minister an ‘almost emotional moment’ – McDonald The Sinn Fein president was speaking after her party become the first nationalist or republican group to top the poll at Stormont. The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
Sinn Fein’s historic victory ‘ushers in a new era’ for Northern Ireland As counting concluded in the early hours of Sunday morning, it became the largest party at Stormont for the first time. The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
EXPLAINER: What's next for N. Ireland after Sinn Fein wins? The election of Sinn Fein as the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s Assembly is a historic moment The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon congratulates Sinn Fein as party wins historic election victory FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has congratulated Sinn Fein after it won a historic victory in the Stormont elections. The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2022
Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election Party vice president Michelle O’Neill said the result ‘ushered in a new era’ The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
Sinn Fein on course to be biggest party in Northern Ireland DUBLIN — Sinn Fein looked set to secure a significant victory in elections for Northern Ireland’s assembly, a historic first for a nationalist party. Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022
North Down election results all in as Alliance celebrates gain Connie Eagan last to be declared in constituency Belfast Live · May 7, 2022
Sinn Fein forges new electoral landscape, but NI still faces uncertain future The republican party is on course to become the biggest at Stormont. The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Michelle O’Neill: Assembly election result ushers in new era Counting is continuing to elect 90 MLAs to the devolved Stormont parliament.
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 NI election results 2022 in full - handy map shows who got elected in your area Our handy map shows who has got elected in each constituency
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Long says ‘nothing can be achieved’ if Stormont does not go back to work Sinn Fein remains on course to emerge as the largest party after the NI Assembly elections.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Beattie condemns ‘angry unionism’ as he wins battle to keep Upper Bann seat There had been fears Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie would lose his seat.
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 Strangford NI election results as TUV's Stephen Cooper misses out on MLA role The TUV suffered a blow as their candidate missed out on a seat
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Donaldson: DUP doing ‘extremely well’ despite success of Sinn Fein On Saturday morning, Sinn Fein appeared still to be on course to emerge as the largest party in Stormont.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Alliance gain seat in South Belfast as Green Party leader loses out The late Christopher Stalford, who held a seat in the constituency for the DUP, was remembered during acceptance speeches.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory Shortly before noon on Saturday, 51 of 90 seats had been filled, with only four out of 18 constituency counts completed.
Belfast Live · May 7, 2022 NI Election 2022: SDLP's Matthew O'Toole says it was 'difficult day' for party Mr O'Toole also described a shift towards to the Alliance Party
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count The Alliance Party has also enjoyed a surge in support while the SDLP had a difficult Friday.
Belfast Live · May 6, 2022 East Antrim NI election results as Alliance Party secures two MLAs for the first time The Alliance Party went on to make history securing seats for two MLAs in East Antrim for the first time