The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?

A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive lapses on Friday.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

NI Secretary holding talks with Stormont parties as election deadline looms

If no ministerial executive is in place by Friday, the UK Government assumes a legal responsibility to call another election in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Government inquiry into Auslan access highlights disadvantages for Canberra's Deaf community

An inquiry in the ACT Legislative Assembly hears Canberra lacks access to Auslan support, especially for young Deaf people.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

Analysis: What Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister means for Northern Ireland

The Conservatives regaining public confidence in their handling of the economy will be essential if the new Prime Minister ever hopes to win the next general election

Belfast Live · Oct 24, 2022

Sunak told he must deal with NI Protocol to see Stormont restored

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been reacting to the news that the former chancellor is to be the next PM.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

DUP urged to ‘choke down’ its position in refusing to reform government

Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker was speaking at the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Co Cavan on Monday.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

The average reading level needed to digest statewide ballot measures

Welcome to the Monday, October 24, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Oct 24, 2022

Just one MLA reimburses Stormont for cost of travelling to Queen's lying in state

A total of 17 MLAs were granted special access which meant they did not have to join the miles-long queue faced by members of the public

Belfast Live · Oct 21, 2022

George Skelton: De Leon embodied the American dream. After racist audio leak, he's living a political nightmare

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Back when he led the state Senate, currently disgraced Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León acknowledged growing up with "a chip on my shoulder," thinking "I wasn't good enough, maybe."

Los Angeles Times · Oct 21, 2022

Bertie Ahern critical of Truss as she departs as British PM

Mr Ahern said he hopes whoever becomes the next prime minister will take a ‘proactive’ approach to the talks with the EU.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022