Alliance gain seat in South Belfast as Green Party leader loses out The late Christopher Stalford, who held a seat in the constituency for the DUP, was remembered during acceptance speeches. The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
South Belfast NI election results: Two for Alliance as Green Party's Clare Bailey loses seat "We ran on an inclusive, progressive ticket. We want to work together with everyone" Belfast Live · May 7, 2022
NI election 2022 - how it looks as second day counting starts Sinn Fein hold the largest number of seats so far and topped the first preference votes Belfast Live · May 7, 2022
The Green Party gets its first councillors in Cardiff as it grows its representatives across Wales The party had no councillors going into this election, now it has eight Wales Online · May 6, 2022
Sinn Fein on course for historic victory in NI Assembly election The republican party polled the most first-preference votes by a wide margin. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Sinn Fein set for best Northern Ireland Assembly election result Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O’Neill and the leaders of the DUP and Alliance Party were all elected on the first count in their constituencies Evening Standard · May 6, 2022
Sinn Fein set for best ever result in Northern Ireland Assembly election Irish nationalist leader Michelle O’Neill vows to ‘work in partnership with others’, as DUP again demands end of protocol The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Labour dominate in Gateshead local elections losing just one seat to the Liberal Democrats Despite hopes for the Green party in this year's local elections they failed to win a seat Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022
REDIRECTED Sinn Fein, DUP and Alliance leaders top polls in Stormont election While Michelle O’Neill and Naomi Long were upbeat, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said it was too early to comment on the overall picture. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Armstrong declares an Alliance surge as she becomes first MLA to be elected Kellie Armstrong was elected for the Strangford constituency at the first stage of the count on Friday afternoon. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Early indications Stormont Assembly election turnout may be slightly down The first official turnout figures included 61.68% in North Belfast, 58.42% in Strangford, 60.11% in East Antrim and 64.36% in South Belfast. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Bristol votes to scrap directly elected mayor The referendum was held 10 years after the city switched to a mayor and cabinet model of local governance. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Counting of votes underway following Stormont Assembly election The first of the 90 MLAs to be elected are expected to be returned by Friday afternoon. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
The full local elections 2022 result for Powys as the Lib Dems emerge as the largest party The votes have been counted in Powys Wales Online · May 6, 2022
Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022 Local elections 2022: Results from Newcastle and the North East at a glance Voters have gone to the polls in the North East and had their say in the latest local elections in Newcastle, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead to come
Liverpool Echo · May 6, 2022 Local elections 2022: Labour clinging on in Wirral after another bruising night The party is now just two seats ahead of the Conservatives
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Local elections 2022: Eight key battlegrounds – and what the results might tell us Thursday’s voting is ostenciably about potholes and bin services but could these key council areas indicate the direction of a future general election – and the fate of Boris Johnson?
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Counting begins in Northern Ireland following Stormont election The process is taking place to elect 90 MLAs to the devolved Stormont Assembly, with 239 candidates running.
Chronicle Live · May 6, 2022 Labour maintain control of South Tyneside Council but Greens and Independents also celebrate gains The biggest surprise of the night itself came in the form of the Conservatives losing a favoured seat in Cleadon and East Boldon to the Green Party
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Polling stations close across Northern Ireland in Stormont election The counting of votes will start at three centres from 8am on Friday, with the first results expected by that afternoon.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022 New Zealand has long imprisoned people seeking asylum. It’s time we said ‘This is not us’ and really meant it The independent Casey report calls for an end to arbitrary detention, and proper resettlement resources to treat asylum seekers as equal to quota refugees
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Voting reported as ‘busy’ in Northern Ireland Assembly election An indicative turn out of 31% was reported at 5pm by the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland.
Belfast Live · May 5, 2022 NI election 2022: Political party leaders cast ballots as race for Northern Ireland Assembly hots up Michelle O'Neill,Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Doug Beattie, Naomi Long, Colum Eastwood and Jim Allister have all been spotted at polling stations
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Political leaders cast ballots in Northern Ireland Assembly election Voting is under way to elect 90 MLAs to Stormont.
Chronicle Live · May 5, 2022 Green Party hopeful of local election success in Gateshead as voters take to the polls The Green Party has continued to make gains in Gateshead with the ward of Crawcrook and Greenside being one to watch.