Edwin Poots defends apparent attempt to change Northern Ireland Protocol bill Former Agriculture minister said that Protocol offered "significant policy flexibility" regarding farm subsidies Belfast Live · Nov 26, 2022
DUP leader regrets stating NI Protocol led to delay in heart surgeries Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he now accepts the information was not accurate. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Northern Ireland energy grant "hampered substantially" by absence of Executive Michelle O’Neill queried why £400 not yet paid to people, describing the situation as “not acceptable” Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022
DUP MP Ian Paisley denies super-majority bill is 'changing the goalposts' for border poll The bill has been dismissed as a "stunt" by Alliance and the SDLP, while Sinn Fein accused the DUP of "having trouble respecting democracy" Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022
Michelle O’Neill accuses DUP leader of ‘scaremongering’ over protocol claims The Sinn Fein Stormont leader said that the DUP leader needs a ‘reality check’. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022
Brendan Hughes: DUP leader's Brexit Protocol claims spectacularly backfired It places the DUP in the uncomfortable position of appearing at odds with the stance of the public health service itself Belfast Live · Nov 5, 2022
Date for Stormont Assembly election to be confirmed 'soon' says NIO minister Steve Baker There has been continuing uncertainty over the UK government's plans since the deadline passed for restoring Stormont Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022
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
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson repeats claim heart surgeries were delayed by protocol The Southern Health Trust said cardiac equipment parts could not be secured from the UK or Ireland in August. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson 'stands by' claim that Brexit NI Protocol delayed heart surgery Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faced questions after a health trust last week said there was "no substance" to his allegation Belfast Live · 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
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
'No clarity' from Northern Ireland secretary on snap Assembly election, Stormont parties say Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill said she remains "none the wiser" as to whether the Secretary of State will call an election Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022 Dozens of Stormont questions go unanswered after caretaker ministers removed from office MLAs are no longer able submit formal questions to Stormont departments after the deadline passed to restore power-sharing
Belfast Live · Oct 31, 2022 DUP urged to end engagement with Loyalist Communities Council after warning letter The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022 Northern Ireland Secretary to hold talks with Stormont party leaders Chris Heaton-Harris is to meet Sinn Fein, the DUP, Alliance and the UUP on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022 DUP ‘hiding behind’ Northern Ireland protocol, says Michelle O’Neill Sinn Féin’s first minister designate lambasts DUP for ‘denying’ election result as leader Jeffrey Donaldson says issue is protocol
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022 Resolve protocol issues to avoid fresh election, DUP leader urges Government Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is calling for a ‘double down’ in efforts to either agree a solution with the EU or push through legislation.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022 ‘Chaos’: Northern Ireland secretary criticised for failing to set election date ‘It is bizarre’: Sinn Finn and DUP condemn lack of certainity over winter election
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 Northern Ireland Secretary faces criticism over failure to set election date Chris Heaton-Harris had promised he would announce a date for an Assembly election if efforts to restore devolution failed.
Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022 Brendan Hughes: DUP trying same tactic twice would take voters for granted While Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will be leading the DUP into another election, it appears he personally might be sitting this one out
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022 NI Secretary fails to set date for election after Stormont deadline passes Chris Heaton-Harris said he would still call the Assembly election but would meet with parties first.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022 Northern Ireland secretary plays for time by failing to name election date Chris Heaton-Harris obliged to call new poll after deadline to restore devolved government expires
Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022 DUP leader's claim that Brexit Protocol 'delayed heart surgery' dismissed by Belfast Trust "There is no substance to Sir Jeffrey's claim"