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Northern Ireland election delay leads to claims region is UK-EU political football

Two main parties say Chris Heaton-Harris has failed to provide clarity with refusal to set election date

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Heaton-Harris to set out next steps in ‘due course’ amid election uncertainty

The Northern Ireland Secretary has faced criticism from Stormont parties to failing to provide clarity on whether he will call an election.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Northern Ireland secretary to provide a further update on next steps 'in due course'

Chris Heaton-Harris was commenting after meeting with Stormont leaders in Belfast earlier today amid election uncertainty

Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022

UK scientists ‘uninvited’ to key European meetings due to Brexit

UK SCIENTISTS have been told they can no longer take part in meetings organised by a key European infectious diseases agency due to Brexit tensions,…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2022

‘Legitimate basis’ to discuss reforming governance system in Northern Ireland

Micheal Martin said there should be a move towards a more ‘normal government’ and ‘opposition-style politics’ in the region.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Ukraine war: Putin's bid to weaponise refugees is failing – here's what that means for Europe

Since the Russian invasion in February, about 8 million Ukrainians have fled the country. After eight months of fighting – and with no end to the war in sight – the prospect that many refugees may never return will exacerbate an ongoing population decline in Ukraine. The mass exodus will…

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2022

Sinn Fein and DUP accuse Heaton-Harris of providing no clarity on election

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that the Northern Ireland Secretary was ‘taking time to reflect’ before making any decision on an election.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Serbia must choose between EU and Russia, says Germany

Country’s military placed on high alert because of mounting tensions in Kosovo

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Germany tells Serbia: you have to choose between EU and Russia

Serbia must decide whether it wants to join the European Union or enter into a partnership with Russia, Germany told Belgrade on Tuesday, two days before six Western Balkan countries are scheduled to discuss closer cooperation in Berlin.

Reuters · Nov 1, 2022

Home Office is putting 2.6m EU citizens at risk of removal, court hears

Implementation of Brexit withdrawal agreement threatens rights of those with ‘pre-settled status’, watchdog argues

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022