Local elections 2022 results: What's happening now in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson as Conservatives pay the price of partygate at the polls Wales Online · May 6, 2022
NI election results 2022: What happens if Sinn Fein wins Assembly poll? The Stormont election could result in a historic shift in the balance of power Belfast Live · May 6, 2022
Sinn Fein on course for 'seismic' Northern Ireland election win Sinn Fein, the former political wing of the IRA, looked set to claim top spot in elections in British-controlled Northern Ireland for the first time on Friday, a historic shift that could bring the once-remote prospect of a united Ireland closer. Reuters · 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
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. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Tories braced for loss of key councils in blow to Johnson Votes are being counted in some parts of England, with some key London boroughs looking grim for the Conservatives. The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
Johnson braced for tough night as counting starts following local elections Voters took part in council elections in England, Scotland and Wales while in Northern Ireland the new assembly will be elected. The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
DUP urges action as UK Government signals move on NI Protocol not imminent Brandon Lewis indicated that a move against the Northern Ireland Protocol is unlikely to feature in the Queen’s Speech. 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 Independent UK · May 5, 2022
Tipping point for Northern Ireland? Unionists brace for first-ever loss in assembly elections Is it a sign that Northern Ireland is ready to overcome old divides, or of new troubles ahead? For the first time ever, Unionists could find themselves in the minority when ballots are counted in regional assembly elections. Under the Good Friday Agreement, the DUP would still share power with… France 24 · May 5, 2022
Cost of living activists to march on the Dail New campaign group has been formed to pressure Government to act urgently to control prices Irish Mirror · 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. The Independent UK · 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 Belfast Live · May 5, 2022
Political leaders cast ballots in Northern Ireland Assembly election Voting is under way to elect 90 MLAs to Stormont. The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Memorable quotes from the Stormont election campaign Northern Ireland’s party leaders have had plenty to say during the run-up to the Assembly poll.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election campaign failed to spark into life Ninety MLAs will be elected to Stormont in the election.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Key issues in the Northern Ireland election campaign The NI Protocol, the potential for a border poll and the cost-of-living crisis have all been raised repeatedly by political parties.
France 24 · May 5, 2022 Northern Ireland elections: would Sinn Fein’s historic win pave the way to Irish unity? Northern Ireland voters go to the polls today (May 5) in what could be the most important election in a generation. They will elect the 90 members of the Northern Ireland Assembly, from which a power-sharing executive should be formed. These institutions were created by the 1998 Good Friday peace…
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Local elections 2022: Polling stations open in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Millions of voters expected to cast ballots in council seats and Northern Ireland assembly election
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Voting gets under way in Stormont Assembly election Polling stations will remain open until 10pm on Thursday to allow voters to cast their ballots across Northern Ireland’s 18 constituencies.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Voters go to the polls in potentially seismic Stormont election The DUP and Sinn Fein are vying for the top spot in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Belfast Live · May 4, 2022 Stormont parties spend big on social media adverts in last days of NI election campaign Stormont parties have published many social media ads in a final pitch to persuade voters
The Independent UK · May 4, 2022 Political leaders deliver eve of poll messages ahead of Assembly elections The leaders spent the final day of canvassing across Northern Ireland’s 18 constituencies.
Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022 Key issues for voters in Northern Ireland as Sinn Fein set to take majority of seats University student Ryan McMullan joined the DUP after the 2017 Assembly election and says the cost of living crisis and the Northern Ireland protocol are key issues for this year's elections
Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022 UK's future on the line as Sinn Fein set to take majority of seats in Northern Ireland The outcome of the elections could accelerate moves towards a border poll on a united Ireland. Michelle O’Neill, SF Stormont leader, predicts it could come 'within this decade' - by 2032