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How likely is a united Ireland and when could it happen?

Sinn Fein’s leader in Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, has claimed a border poll on unification will take place “this decade”, after the party cemented its status as the leading political force in Northern Ireland following huge gains in local elections.

The Week

Unionism is in crisis in Northern Ireland - and Sinn Féin is becoming an election-winning machine

The collapsed assembly and crumbling public services have played into the party’s hands, giving it a majority in local government, says political commentator Sarah Creighton

The Guardian - UK

No reason why Stormont Assembly should not meet next week – Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams reflected on the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement at a panel event in Dublin.

The Independent UK

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Northern Ireland ‘underfunding is blackmail bid to restore Stormont’, peers told

There was ‘a nod and wink’ that cash would follow if the DUP was to end its powersharing boycott, a veteran politician said.

The Independent UK

Restore power-sharing before Stormont gets more funding, Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says

Chris Heaton-Harris also said Sinn Féin becoming the largest party is a "general question for unionism"

Belfast Live

People in NI sent ‘clear message’ they want return to powersharing – Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would do all they could to help restore the devolved institutions in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Desperate need to get Stormont Assembly back up and running – Heaton-Harris

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said a lot was being asked of the civil service in the absence of local ministers in the region.

The Independent UK

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Sinn Fein ‘turning nationalist vote into republican vote’ – Donaldson

The DUP leader rejected the suggestion that there was any movement towards a united Ireland after the council elections.

The Independent UK

PM and Taoiseach need to chair meeting to plot Stormont return, Sinn Fein says

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party had secured a renewed mandate to seek changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

Election result recognises DUP stance over Northern Ireland Protocol, MP says

Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in councils in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Analysis: 'Get back to work' is main message from voters in Northern Ireland council election

A look at the successes and challenges for parties as they assess the results

Belfast Live

Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government

Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland’s local elections

The Independent UK

British and Irish governments must deliver plan to restore Stormont – O’Neill

Sinn Fein has emerged as the largest party in the local government elections.

The Independent UK

NI council vote: MP says British and Irish governments must help restore Stormont

Jonathan Buckley says there is "a bullying attitude from the Secretary of State, a gang-up from other political parties" on DUP's stance

Belfast Live

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The Guardian - UK

DUP urged to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland after Sinn Féin poll triumph

Former DUP leader calls Sinn Féin electoral gains a ‘wake up and smell the coffee moment’ for unionism

The Independent UK

British and Irish governments must act over Stormont stalemate – Sinn Fein

The republican party emerged as the big winners from the local government elections in Northern Ireland.

The National (Scotland)

'Unionism must do better' as Sinn Fein win big in Northern Irish elections

SINN Fein has emerged as the largest party in local government in Northern Ireland for the first time after making large gains in the council…

Belfast Live

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill hails 'momentous' election results and calls for DUP to return to powersharing

Ms O’Neill said the boycott of the Stormont Assembly by the DUP “cannot go on”.

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The Independent UK

Sinn Fein emerges as largest party at end of marathon council elections count

The final of 462 council seats across Northern Ireland was filled shortly after midnight on Sunday.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland Local Election results in full - every councillor elected across 11 councils

All the results are in following the local council elections in Northern Ireland

Belfast Live

NI council election results for Belfast City Council - your new councillors

Two party leaders lost their seats while Sinn Féin strengthened its position as the largest party

Tribune News Service

Sinn Fein’s Northern Ireland election success adds to pressure on DUP

Sinn Fein has become the biggest party in Northern Ireland’s local government for the first time ever, a historic victory that will heap pressure on the Democratic Unionist Party to end its Brexit-linked boycott of the region’s power-sharing government.

The New Daily

Sinn Fein again sweep past unionists in N Ireland vote

Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is set to take the most seats in Northern Ireland's local elections, in a political milestone.

Evening Standard

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Fein becomes largest party in Northern Ireland local government

The counting across 11 council areas in Northern Ireland is nearing completion

Belfast Live

NI election results for Causeway Coast and Glens in full

40 councillors have been elected

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