DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government" Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023
Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Boris Johnson: How Northern Ireland MPs voted on partygate report With 354 votes in favour, MPs endorsed sanctions against Boris Johnson recommended by the committee Belfast Live · Jun 20, 2023
Stormont £1bn call dependent on local parties agreeing “proper” plan for government Michelle O’Neill calls on DUP to “get off the fence” and show the political will to restore powersharing Belfast Live · May 25, 2023
Treasury package for Stormont return dependent on ‘proper’ plan for government Chris Heaton Harris said previous reform commitments made by local parties in exchange for funding boosts had not been fulfilled. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
NI parties set to ask Treasury for £1bn ahead of any Stormont return The parties eligible to sit on a reconstituted executive met the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service to discuss Stormont’s funding woes. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Good Friday Agreement was not written in stone, says Alliance party MP The Good Friday Agreement was not written in stone and can be changed to prevent the recurring deadlocks at Stormont. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023
Stormont budget crisis: Heaton-Harris denies ‘tough budget’ is punishment for Assembly fiasco One former finance minister said the UK Government had an opportunity to offset some of the deficit by spreading it over a number of years Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023
Loyalist Communities Council media profile risks "eroding democracy", MPs told "Are we creating a problem when we constantly platform people to give us their personal views on the capacity or intent of paramilitary organisations?” Belfast Live · Mar 8, 2023
Stormont leaders stand with chief constable in show of unity PSNI chief Simon Byrne hailed the importance of the act of political unity after the attempted murder of a senior officer. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Northern Ireland assembly election to be delayed again Move by NI secretary means Stormont could continue to be in abeyance until April 2024 The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023
Tributes to Alex Easton's parents after Bangor house fire "It's your worst nightmare to hear that." Belfast Live · Jan 23, 2023
Call to strip constitutional question from Protocol discussions – Alliance The post-Brexit arrangements have been opposed by the DUP as distancing Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK. The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
Budget ‘hugely damaging for public services’, says Sinn Fein Conor Murphy MLA said the collapse of Stormont had left departments struggling to control spending. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 ‘Difficult times ahead in public spending’ warns Alliance deputy leader Stephen Farry was reacting after Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris set a budget in the absence of a Stormont Executive.
Belfast Live · Sep 28, 2022 Alliance denies 'sitting on the fence' in declining invite to Ireland's Future event Stephen Farry said the party is "content to take part in debate" but he described the conference as a "rally" to endorse Irish unity
Belfast Live · Sep 2, 2022 UK government's approach to Brexit left us 'all screwed', says unionist former Justice Minister The former Justice Minister is among several ex-ministers who have shared their candid experiences of Stormont power-sharing
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022 Westminster dealings ‘demoralising’, say ex-ministers of devolved nations Former ministers describe UK government as devoid of understanding of issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Irish Mirror · Jul 20, 2022 Tributes pour in for former school principal after his sudden passing on holiday Staff, parents and friends of both schools have been sharing warm tributes online since news of his tragic death was confirmed on Wednesday
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Northern Ireland Protocol Bill expected to clear the Commons on Wednesday Deputy Commons leader Peter Bone announced the time available to consider the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill will be extended by an hour.
Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2022 Concern as Brandon Lewis resignation leaves NI to be 'run by civil service' Alliance MP Stephen Farry described a "completely crazy situation" and described Boris Johnson as a "narcissistic self-entitled fool"
Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2022 Reform of Stormont could kick-start devolution, says Stephen Farry "Our current system is not an acceptable way to govern and is no longer functioning. If we want stability and future proofing, we know what needs to be done."
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 NI’s former top judge criticises Stormont parties for ‘doing nothing’ on legacy Sir Declan Morgan was involved in heated exchanges with politicians from the region during an appearance before a Westminster Committee.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 PM fundamentally damaged after confidence vote result, Alliance MP says Boris Johnson won the backing of Tory MPs in Monday evening’s vote, despite a sizeable revolt against his leadership.
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.