The Latest Breaking News from DUP

Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails

The NI Secretary has said he will call an election at midnight if the powersharing institutions are not restored.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Northern Ireland set for snap election after Stormont fails to elect speaker

DUP blocks attempt to restore government, citing mandate to boycott assembly over post-Brexit border

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for election

THE Stormont Assembly has failed to elect a new speaker just hours ahead of a deadline for fresh elections.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2022

Why is Northern Ireland facing another Stormont election?

DUP boycotted power-sharing executive over post-Brexit Irish Sea border and if not revived by midnight election must be called

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election

Northern Ireland politicians are making a last-ditch attempt to break a political impasse triggered by Brexit that has stopped the formation of a functioning government in Belfast

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Sinn Fein restates willingness to reform powersharing government

However, the DUP is expected block a last-gasp attempt to elect a new Stormont speaker.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Thursday briefing: Is Northern Ireland about to face another election?

In today’s newsletter: As a Brexit row continues on the eve of a deadline for the DUP to take up its role at Stormont, Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll explains what might happen next

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Assembly to be recalled in last-gasp bid to avoid Stormont election

The DUP will block an attempt to elect a new Stormont speaker.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

From the economy to Rwanda, Rishi Sunak inherits a hefty in-tray

As crises and party management problems loom, PM must act soon to try to reverse Tories’ poor poll ratings

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022

Minister tells party leaders election will go ahead if Stormont not restored

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris held meetings with Stormont party leaders on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022