The Latest Breaking News from Naomi Long

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 · May 8, 2022

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 · May 7, 2022

Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland as nationalists become largest party for first time

Michelle O’Neill challenges DUP to ‘turn up’ and restore power-sharing at Stormont

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Stormont election: Alliance and the rise of the Assembly's 'other' party

"I think if anyone has a mandate to say that Stormont should be changed and changed dramatically, it’s Alliance"

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

Long says ‘nothing can be achieved’ if Stormont does not go back to work

Sinn Fein remains on course to emerge as the largest party after the NI Assembly elections.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Alliance becomes Stormont’s third largest party for first time

Alliance has now stretched its geographical reach into areas where seat gains had once not even been contemplated.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Donaldson: DUP doing ‘extremely well’ despite success of Sinn Fein

On Saturday morning, Sinn Fein appeared still to be on course to emerge as the largest party in Stormont.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Counting resumes in NI Assembly election with Sinn Fein poised for victory

Shortly before noon on Saturday, 51 of 90 seats had been filled, with only four out of 18 constituency counts completed.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

Sinn Fein dominates first day of Stormont election count

The Alliance Party has also enjoyed a surge in support while the SDLP had a difficult Friday.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2022

NI Election 2022: Results on Friday night and what happens next

Counting will continue on Saturday

Belfast Live · May 6, 2022