Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade Lawyers for the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have issued a fresh legal bid to prevent the Drumcree march. Evening Standard · Sep 29
O’Neill says she has not been contacted by police and does not expect arrest The First Minister has faced criticism from political rivals for attending an unlawful parade in Portadown on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 29
O’Neill again fails to show for Assembly question but vows to attend next week Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said the First Minister should be prioritising answering questions on her controversial protest attendance. Evening Standard · Sep 29
‘No relevant information identified’ in Stormont Donaldson review A number of organisations started reviews following the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson for sex offences earlier this year. Evening Standard · Sep 4
Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review The Northern Ireland Assembly has begun a review into alleged abuse or inappropriate behaviour associated with Jeffrey Donaldson in Stormont. Evening Standard · Jul 10
Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career. Evening Standard · Jun 30
I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson. Evening Standard · Jun 30
Sinn Féin calls on Stormont Speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson. Evening Standard · Jun 30
Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader says The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP. Evening Standard · Jun 29
Donaldson destroyed innocence of children, Poots says Edwin Poots is the speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Evening Standard · Jun 23
Stormont MLAs blast ‘evil sexual predator’ Donaldson Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims were commended for their bravery and dignity in the chamber he once served in. Evening Standard · Jun 23
Arrest of Donaldson came at the height of his political powers The long-standing Lagan Valley MP had just led the DUP back into powersharing government at Stormont after boycotting the institutions for two years. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Free electric vehicle chargers for Stormont MLAs suspended It comes as a new system is introduced which will charged for electricity used. Evening Standard · Jun 8
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 ‘Nobody’s in charge’: is power sharing still working in Northern Ireland? Feuding parties and crumbling public services damaging public’s faith in Stormont, 28 years on from Good Friday agreement
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025 ‘Shut up’ and ‘grow up’ not appropriate language for Assembly chamber – Speaker Edwin Poots said he has noted an increase in ill-tempered debate in recent weeks.
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 Concern Stormont MLAs delivering pre-scripted remarks for social media clips Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots issued a reminder to MLAs around standards of debate on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · May 27, 2025 Peaceful protest ‘should not be criminalised’, says O’Toole Stormont Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole was speaking after the arrest of two protesters on suspicion of criminal damage.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Pope represented ‘best of human values’, says O’Neill as Stormont pays tribute MLAs had their first opportunity to pay tribute to Francis in the Northern Ireland Assembly as they returned on Monday after the Easter break.
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025 Stormont has ‘engaged with police’ over abuse of MLAs MLAs in Northern Ireland have spoken out about their offices being attacked and receiving death threats.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Stormont ministers criticised for ‘not bringing announcements to Assembly first’ Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole said he is concerned at several instances of written statements instead of ministers appearing.
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Stormont MLAs reminded to ‘dress smartly’ in chamber Speaker Edwin Poots said some MLAs have ‘a very loose interpretation of smart’ when it comes of their attire.
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025 Government announces Stormont Brake will not be pulled over change of EU law The NI Secretary wrote to the Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots on Monday to inform him of the decision.
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024 December date pencilled in for Stormont vote on post-Brexit trade arrangements Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024 Stormont vote process on post-Brexit arrangements triggered by NI Secretary Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots has notified the First Minister and deputy First Minister that the democratic consent process has begun.