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The Latest Breaking News from Stormont

Stormont brake is practically useless, say Brexit-backing Tories

The key element of Rishi Sunak’s deal with the EU was analysed by the European Research Group following the verdict of a ‘Star Chamber’ of lawyers.

The Independent UK

Several Tory MPs may join DUP in voting against Brexit ‘Stormont brake’

Anger among European Research Group over vote on key part of Windsor framework for Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said politicians in the US administration and on Capitol Hill were ‘very understanding’ of his party’s stance.

The Independent UK

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MPs to vote next week on Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

Downing Street said it was honouring a commitment to give Parliament a say on the arrangements agreed with the EU.

The Independent UK

Tory Brexit deal to face huge test on same day as Boris Johnson Partygate grilling

MPs will get a vote next Wednesday on the Stormont brake aspect of Rishi Sunak's Windsor Framework, which was agreed with the EU last month in a bid to undo the worst excesses of Boris Johnson's deal

Daily Mirror

UK government to assure DUP on NI’s status amid Supreme Court judgment concerns

Chris Heaton-Harris said he wanted to address unionist concerns about the new Brexit deal on trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Artist Colin Davidson’s Silent Testimony will be displayed at Parliament Buildings throughout April.

The Independent UK

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DUP leader sets up panel to inform deliberations on Windsor Framework deal

Former DUP leaders and Stormont first ministers Dame Arlene Foster and Peter Robinson are among those who will sit on the new panel.

The Independent UK

We need less oversell and more reality on Brexit deal, DUP warns Government

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party will take its time to make a call on the Windsor Framework.

The Independent UK

Labour leader Keir Starmer believes Windsor Framework will end Stormont deadlock

Labour leader gave an address to students in Derry

Belfast Live

Windsor Framework gives enough to end Stormont stalemate, says Starmer

The Labour leader was speaking during a visit to Londonderry on Friday.

The Independent UK

DUP issues statement after Ian Paisley says Windsor Framework does not meet party's seven tests

A report from a unionist think tank involving Ian Paisley and Jamie Bryson has rejected the Windsor Framework

Belfast Live

Long ‘driven’ to keep growing Alliance after six years in charge

Under her leadership, the party has gone from eight MLAs to becoming the third largest party at Stormont with 17.

The Independent UK

Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald

The Sinn Fein president said her MLAs are anxious to get back to work while the DUP considers its verdict on the protocol deal.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

The Stormont brake: how can it be used?

Conditions that would let Northern Ireland politicians block EU laws are very strict, it has emerged

Reuters

Factbox-What is the Stormont Brake?

The British government will be able to stop the application of new EU laws on goods in Northern Ireland if requested by a third of lawmakers in Northern Ireland's regional assembly, but only "in the most exceptional circumstances", the EU and Britain agreed on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

'New chapter' as UK and EU agree replacement for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

RISHI Sunak has said that a new deal to replace Boris Johnson’s controversial Brexit agreement has removed “any sense of a border in the Irish…

Belfast Live

Alliance MLA Patricia O'Lynn announces resignation

Patricia O'Lynn was elected last year as an MLA for North Antrim

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Brendan Hughes: Row over NI centenary stone raises questions for Stormont parties

At a time when Northern Ireland has no government, it is galling that yet another dispute over symbols takes centre stage

The Independent UK

Sunak says no deal yet on Northern Ireland protocol

Mr Sunak met with Stormont leaders earlier on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Irish PM ‘quietly confident’ of NI protocol agreement within fortnight – as it happened

Leo Varadkar comments come after DUP says ‘progress made but more work needed’ in talks with UK PM Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to meet Stormont leaders over Northern Ireland Protocol

The Prime Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will meet the politicians near Belfast.

The Independent UK

Jailed paramilitaries using associates to stalk former partners, MPs warned

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard evidence on the effects of paramilitarism on society as they held an evidence session at Stormont.

Belfast Live

DUP MLA asks what Stormont can do to ease migraines

A formal written question was submitted asking what is being done to ease migraines suffered by Stormont politicians and staff

The Independent UK

Vigil for Natalie McNally at Stormont hears calls to end violence against women

A crowd, including MLAs from all political parties, gathered at Parliament Building for a vigil and minutes’ silence on Thursday.

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