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Johnson to tell Northern Ireland’s politicians: ‘Get back to work’

The PM will urge Stormont parties to resume powersharing as the UK Government resolves differences with the EU over the protocol.

The Independent UK

PM to visit NI amid powersharing crisis after DUP blocks Assembly speaker

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he wanted to send a clear message to the UK Government and the EU.

The Independent UK

DUP blocks election of Assembly speaker as MLAs return to Stormont

The party’s leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said he is sending a ‘clear message’ to the EU and the UK Government about the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK

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DUP faces accusations of damaging democracy as Assembly sits

The DUP defended its stance in robust terms, stressing that it had a mandate not to elect a Speaker and join the Executive.

The Independent UK

DUP leader says he is sending ‘clear message’ to Government and EU over protocol

The party is set to block the election of a new speaker during the first sitting of the Stormont Assembly.

The Independent UK

No return to executive unless protocol issues resolved, insists Sir Jeffrey

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said that the DUP and British Government must accept and respect the democratic result of the election.

The Independent UK

DUP must accept and respect democratic result of Assembly election – O’Neill

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party will not re-enter the Stormont Executive without ‘decisive action’ from Westminster on the NI Protocol.

The Independent UK

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DUP will not join Executive without decisive action on NI Protocol – Donaldson

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is meeting party leaders in Belfast following the weekend’s Assembly election results.

The Independent UK

DUP urged to ‘step up’ and enter Stormont Executive

The Stormont parties are meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis on Monday afternoon to discuss restoring devolved government.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach urges DUP to enter power-sharing Executive

The Irish premier said he was ‘amused’ by speculation that the Sinn Fein victory will fuel debates on Irish unity.

The Independent UK

Secretary of State meets with Stormont parties to press return to government

The Stormont Executive has been unable to fully function since the resignation of first minister Paul Givan in February

The Independent UK

Prospect of nationalist first minister an ‘almost emotional moment’ – McDonald

The Sinn Fein president was speaking after her party become the first nationalist or republican group to top the poll at Stormont.

The Independent UK

Stormont future clouded in uncertainty following Sinn Fein triumph

The DUP has said it will only return to powersharing if changes are secured to Brexit’s contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

DUP and SDLP shiver in Foyle as Sinn Fein celebrates

Candidates could have been forgiven for being forlorn in the constituency even before counting had began.

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Sinn Fein’s historic victory ‘ushers in a new era’ for Northern Ireland

As counting concluded in the early hours of Sunday morning, it became the largest party at Stormont for the first time.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein wins historic victory in Northern Ireland Assembly election

Party vice president Michelle O’Neill said the result ‘ushered in a new era’

The Independent UK

Alliance leader tops East Belfast vote but party strengths remain the same

Alliance retained two seats, the DUP retained two seats and the UUP also defended its seat in the constituency.

The Independent UK

Michelle O’Neill: Assembly election result ushers in new era

Counting is continuing to elect 90 MLAs to the devolved Stormont parliament.

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The Independent UK

Alliance gain seat in Strangford as former education minister loses out

DUP veteran Peter Weir lost his Assembly seat. He has served as an MLA since the formation of the Assembly in 1998.

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

Political leaders cast ballots in Northern Ireland Assembly election

Voting is under way to elect 90 MLAs to Stormont.

The Independent UK

Single transferable vote – how it works in Northern Ireland

Ninety MLAs will be elected to Stormont.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland Assembly election campaign failed to spark into life

Ninety MLAs will be elected to Stormont in the election.

The Independent UK

Co Antrim’s answer to the High Line in New York opened

A former railway viaduct in Randalstown has been transformed into a community garden.

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