The Latest Breaking News from Assembly

NI Assembly election latest: Sinn Fein on for best ever result

The party's vice president Michelle O'Neill was elected on the first count

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein set for best ever result in Northern Ireland Assembly election

Irish nationalist leader Michelle O’Neill vows to ‘work in partnership with others’, as DUP again demands end of protocol

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein on course to become biggest party in Northern Ireland Assembly

Sinn Fein secured 29% of the first preference votes for the Northern Ireland Assembly compared to 21.3% by the Democratic Unionist Party, according to broadcast tallies

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022

NI election results 2022: What happens if a Stormont minister loses their seat?

If a sitting Executive Minister fails to get re-elected, the legislation is clearly defined.

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down

The first official turnout figures included 61.68% in North Belfast, 58.42% in Strangford, 60.11% in East Antrim and 64.36% in South Belfast.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Return of Northern Ireland executive could take months, warns Simon Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was speaking as counting began in the Assembly election.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Custodial death: CB-CID directed to frame murder charges against police personnel

Autopsy report revealed multiple injuries on the body of Vignesh

The Hindu · May 6, 2022

What time are the NI election results expected?

It will be many hours before we know the final outcome

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022

Sinn Fein closes in on historic win in Northern Ireland

Tory party chair says government will honour obligation to hold border poll on future of Northern Ireland if ‘sustained majority’ in favour of unification

Evening Standard · May 6, 2022

NI election results 2022: What happens if Sinn Fein wins Assembly poll?

The Stormont election could result in a historic shift in the balance of power

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022