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‘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

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.

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Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Donaldson destroyed innocence of children, Poots says

Edwin Poots is the speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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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.

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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.

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Free electric vehicle chargers for Stormont MLAs suspended

It comes as a new system is introduced which will charged for electricity used.

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‘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

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‘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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Labour says Sunak’s £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan over Rwanda policy shows he’s ‘out of touch’ – as it happened

SNP condemns Sunak’s £1,000 Rwanda bet as ‘grotesque, callous and downright cruel’

The Independent UK

Government must deliver something ‘seismic’ to convince DUP on a Stormont return

Former party leader Edwin Poots said the current offer on the table was nowhere near enough.

Belfast Live

Sinn Fein not signing statement on removal of Prison Service recruitment posters a 'backwards step', says DUP

But Sinn Fein said its "support for the Prison Service and the PSNI is consistent"

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