Troubles legacy bill: Northern Ireland's MPs snub new Bill but it still passes first Commons hurdle The division list showed only Tory MPs voted in favour, with DUP, SDLP and Alliance voting against Belfast Live · May 24, 2022
Northern Ireland MPs offer no support to Troubles reconciliation proposals The principle of the legislation was backed in a Commons vote. The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
Derry City and Strabane councillors reject pay increase "Accepting it would be a slap in the face for families and individuals struggling to make ends meet" Belfast Live · May 23, 2022
Brendan Hughes: DUP approach to its cherished Union a web of contradictions "The Irish Sea border must go," the DUP says - but it would be happy to maintain a sea border in other ways Belfast Live · May 21, 2022
Micheal Martin: No substitute for negotiated agreement over NI Protocol The Taoiseach was in Belfast for a series of meetings with party leaders. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
An Dream Dearg: Thousands to take to the streets for Irish Language rights Road closures will be in place on Saturday Belfast Live · May 19, 2022
DUP would be ‘foolish’ to trust the Government on NI Protocol, says O’Neill DUP MP Sammy Wilson said unionists would not ‘sit in the corner and be quiet’ over the post-Brexit trading arrangements. The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
British Government Legacy legislation backlash sees 70 civil actions launched amid outrage The actions of the British Government were likened to those of a “rogue state” Belfast Live · May 17, 2022
Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition Parties and victims’ campaigners are strongly opposed to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill. The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
Plan to scrap parts of Northern Ireland protocol is only an ‘insurance policy’, says Boris Johnson Plans for unilateral action caused a ‘wobble’ in Westminster after the DUP refused to return to Stormont until major changes were made to the protocol The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022
Northern Ireland parties describe ‘robust’ meetings with Boris Johnson Mr Johnson flew into the region for a series of meetings with the Stormont parties in a bid to restore the powersharing government. The Independent UK · May 16, 2022
Belfast Council puts pressure on universities to reverse pension cut University staff have held strike action over a 35 percent pension cut Belfast Live · May 16, 2022
Belfast council supports calls for NI to vote in EU elections again Academics at City Hall point to Turkish Cypriot model Belfast Live · May 16, 2022
‘Cruel and malicious’: sexist attacks dampen joy for Stormont’s new female members As record proportion of women sign roll, misogynistic abuse during campaign prompts demands for change The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022
Belfast Live · May 14, 2022 Brendan Hughes: Emma Little-Pengelly comeback shows DUP gearing up for electoral battles ahead Looking at the bigger picture for the DUP, the decision to co-opt Emma Little-Pengelly makes sense
Belfast Live · May 13, 2022 Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Monday after the Assembly could not be formed
The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022 Boris Johnson to visit Northern Ireland after DUP spark political crisis Boris Johnson is set to visit Northern Ireland on Monday amid a political crisis caused by the DUP blocking the election of a Speaker at Stormont,…
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 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 · May 13, 2022 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 · May 13, 2022 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.
Belfast Live · May 11, 2022 First sitting of new Northern Ireland Assembly: What is expected to happen as MLAs meet MLAs will hold their first formal sitting at Stormont on Friday
Belfast Live · May 9, 2022 A 'first day at school' feeling for new MLAs - but how long will term last? The new class of 2022 arrived at Stormont amid uncertainty over its future
Belfast Live · May 9, 2022 Stormont: SDLP to form a “constructive opposition” says Colum Eastwood Party to table emergency legislation to unlock more than £300million in Stormont coffers
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 Colum Eastwood says undemocratic for SDLP to be in ‘zombie executive’ The SDLP saw their numbers drop to eight after the Stormont elections.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2022 What is the Good Friday Agreement? Peace deal that ended Northern Ireland Troubles explained The agreement brought republicans and unionists together after decades of political conflict in Northern Ireland